Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy A54 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1380, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $450 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 737,262); the Samsung Galaxy A54 is noticeably lighter (202g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy A54

Performance 52
Display 80
Camera 47
Battery 44
Portability 55
Value for money 30

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 92

What makes Samsung Galaxy A54 better?

  • Lighter: 202g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $799

  • Better portability (55/100 vs 35/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 737262
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1008
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2710
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 47/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A54 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A54 — 30/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (99/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A54 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 35/100).

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy A54 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Samsung Exynos 1380 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 737262 4602290
Geekbench Single 1008 3639
Geekbench Multi 2710 11047
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 25W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 107 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 32 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, One UI 5.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 158.2×76.7×8.2 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 202 g 227 g
Launch price $450 $799

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy A54

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
47
camera

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy A54

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy A54

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A54 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A54 Samsung Exynos 1380
53/100
737262 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +84.0%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A54 by 84.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy A54

$450

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

$799

Launch price difference: $349. Samsung Galaxy A54 was $349 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (99/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (78/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (92/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A54 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (55/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A54 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A54 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A54 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A54 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A54 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A54 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.