Samsung Galaxy M15 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Samsung Galaxy M15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 51/100 vs 44/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 513,809); the Samsung Galaxy M15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M15
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M15 better?
- Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (68/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 1900
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 217g
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M15 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 7 points higher (51/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy M15 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M15 | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×76.8×9.3 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M15 and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Samsung Galaxy M15 by 46.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (58/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (68/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Samsung Galaxy M15 are nearly equal (56/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M15 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Samsung Galaxy M15 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Samsung Galaxy M15 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M15 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M15 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (58/100 vs 41/100).