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 — 55/100 vs 50/100 (a 5-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 is faster in AnTuTu (1,021,736 vs 750,481); 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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A55
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Samsung Galaxy A55 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1021736 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1050 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3200 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 213g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A55 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Samsung Galaxy A55 scores 5 points higher (55/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (77/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 1021736 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1050 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 2318 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A55 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A55 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 36.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (77/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
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 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 leads on performance (58/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A55 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (77/100 vs 49/100).