Samsung Galaxy A54 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy A54 (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1380, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $450 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 767,711).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A54
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Samsung Galaxy A54 better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $599
- Better portability (55/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A54 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A54 — 32/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 90/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A54 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A54 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 767711 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×76.7×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A54
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A54
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A54
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A54 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A54 by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Samsung Galaxy A54 was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (78/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A54 is a bit better (55/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A54 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A54 by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A54 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A54 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A54 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A54 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A54 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.