Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A70 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $410 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 480,034); the Samsung Galaxy A70 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A70
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy A70 better?
- Lighter: 183g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $410 vs $799
- Better portability (70/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 480034
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 671
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1695
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 39/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A70 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A70 — 4/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A70 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (70/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A70 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 480034 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 671 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1695 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.7×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $410 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A70
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A70
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A70
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A70 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A70 by 89.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $389. Samsung Galaxy A70 was $389 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (99/100 vs 39/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (78/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (92/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A70 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (70/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A70 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A70 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A70 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A70 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A70 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 39/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A70 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.