Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (2016) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7570, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $200 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 13/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 2400); the main camera is 13 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime is noticeably lighter (143g vs 216g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime better?
- Lighter: 143g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $499
- Better portability (82/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 122
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 405
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 2400 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 69 points higher (82/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (97/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (65/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (75/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (82/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7570 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 122 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 405 | 10243 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2400 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 142.8×69.5×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 143 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime
- 2400 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (97/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (65/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime (75/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (82/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime by 69 points (82/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.