Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $200 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 13/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is noticeably lighter (143g vs 215g).
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 143g vs 215g
- Cheaper: $200 vs $599
- Better portability (82/100 vs 48/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 122
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 405
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2400 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 73 points higher (86/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (94/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (82/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7570 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 122 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 405 | 9494 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2400 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 142.8×69.5×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 143 g | 215 g | |
| Price | $200 | $599 |
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 2400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Price difference: $399. Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is cheaper by $399.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (94/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (85/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (82/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 73 points (86/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime 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.