Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $400 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 21/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 162g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $599
- Better portability (83/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 65 points higher (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (94/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (83/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 192269 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 172 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 492 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.6" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1480x720 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×75.7×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
- 5.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1480x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 by 94.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $199. Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 was $199 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (94/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (99/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (83/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 by 65 points (86/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.