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; launch prices were $449 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 55/100 (a 27-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 (4,704,310 vs 1,021,736).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A55
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Samsung Galaxy A55 better?
- Lighter: 213g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $499
- Better portability (49/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1021736
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 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 (97/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A55 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 27 points higher (82/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A55 — 34/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (65/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1021736 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1050 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 10243 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $449 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A55 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy A55 by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Samsung Galaxy A55 was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (97/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (65/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (75/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 by 27 points (82/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A55 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.