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 — 30/100 vs 24/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M15 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); 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).
Samsung Galaxy M15
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (46/100 vs 42/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 217g
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M15 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 6 points higher (30/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (65/100 vs 28/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M15 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 513809 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1884 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
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
Samsung Galaxy M15
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M15 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M15 (65/100 vs 28/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
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 6 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 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M15 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy M15 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.