Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A55 leads — 37/100 vs 26/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A55 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A55 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 213g).
Samsung Galaxy A55
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 213g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 33/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A55 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Samsung Galaxy A55 scores 11 points higher (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 leads (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (83/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1031048 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1050 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" Super AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×77.4×8.2 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (48/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (83/100 vs 33/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A55 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.