Samsung Galaxy A71 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Samsung Galaxy A71 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $470 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 496,392); the Samsung Galaxy A71 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A71
Performance 41
Display 51
Camera 45
Battery 39
Portability 75
Value for money 18
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 90
What makes Samsung Galaxy A71 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $799

  • Better portability (75/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 496392
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 724
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A71 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A71 — 18/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (99/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (75/100 vs 35/100).

Samsung Galaxy A71: The Samsung Galaxy A71 is a better fit for everyday use.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A71 Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 730 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 496392 4602290
Geekbench Single 724 3640
Geekbench Multi 1836 11033
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 64 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 163.6×76.0×7.7 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 179 g 227 g
Launch price $470 $799
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A71
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 32MP
45
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A71
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A71
  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A71 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A71 Snapdragon 730
44/100
496392 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +89.2%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A71 by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A71
$470
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

Launch price difference: $329. Samsung Galaxy A71 was $329 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (99/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (99/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (78/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (92/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (75/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A71 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A71 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A71 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A71 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A71 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A71 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy A71 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.