Samsung Galaxy M15 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy M15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 50/100 vs 44/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M15 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 513,809); the Samsung Galaxy M15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M15
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Samsung Galaxy M15 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 1900
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 217g
- Higher performance (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M15 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 6 points higher (50/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 leads (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy M15 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (77/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M15 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×76.8×9.3 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M15 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Samsung Galaxy M15 by 31.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Samsung Galaxy M15 are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (77/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M15 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy M15 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy M15 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M15 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M15 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M15 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (77/100 vs 34/100).