Samsung Galaxy M15 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy M15 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 44/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M15 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 513,809); the Samsung Galaxy M15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M15
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M15 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 513809
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 688
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1900
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 217g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M15 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 9 points higher (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (68/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M15 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 688 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 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 | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.1×76.8×9.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M15 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Samsung Galaxy M15 by 47.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (57/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (68/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M15 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Samsung Galaxy M15 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M15 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M15 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M15 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (68/100 vs 34/100).