Samsung Galaxy A70 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy A70 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $410 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 447,317); the Samsung Galaxy A70 is noticeably lighter (183g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy A70
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 183g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $410 vs $599
- Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 447317
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 671
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1695
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A70 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A70 — 14/100, 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 A70 (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (78/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A70 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (70/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A70 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 675 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 447317 | 3714661 | |
| Geekbench Single | 671 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1695 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.7×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $410 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy A70
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A70
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A70
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A70 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Samsung Galaxy A70 by 88.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $189. Samsung Galaxy A70 was $189 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (94/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (78/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 (85/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A70 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (70/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A70 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A70 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A70 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A70 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A70 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 28/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A70 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A70 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy A70 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.