Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $449 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 55/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 1,031,048).
Samsung Galaxy A55
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 213g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $599
- Better portability (49/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 1031048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A55 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 31 points higher (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A55 — 42/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1031048 | 3714661 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1050 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×77.4×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 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
We compared Samsung Galaxy A55 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A55 by 72.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $150. Samsung Galaxy A55 was $150 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (94/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 by 31 points (86/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A55 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.