Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; estimated prices are $449 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 75/100 vs 37/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,031,048).
Samsung Galaxy A55
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 213g vs 216g
- Cheaper: $449 vs $499
- Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 75/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1031048
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 5/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A55 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 38 points higher (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (82/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (82/100 vs 5/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (63/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1031048 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1050 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×77.4×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 213 g | 216 g | |
| Price | $449 | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A55 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy A55 by 73.0% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $50. Samsung Galaxy A55 is cheaper by $50.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (82/100 vs 5/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (63/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (74/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Vivo iQOO 15T are nearly equal (79/100 vs 75/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 by 38 points (75/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (63/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (82/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A55 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.