Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A55 leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A55 is faster in AnTuTu (1,021,736 vs 971,424); the Samsung Galaxy A55 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A55 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1021736 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3200 vs 2577
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 1050
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Lighter: 188g vs 213g
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A55 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Samsung Galaxy A55 scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 leads (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (48/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A55 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (68/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1021736 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1050 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×77.4×8.2 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A55 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A55 leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 5.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (48/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy A55 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (68/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A55 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 49/100).