Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 824,513); the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is noticeably lighter (206g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy A90 5G better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 227g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 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 9.0 (Pie); One UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×76.4×8.4 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 82.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (92/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (51/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G 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.