Samsung Galaxy M56 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy M56 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1480, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,021,736); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M56 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M56 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M56
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy M56 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 227g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1021736
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1137
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3437
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M56 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (99/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (80/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M56 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1021736 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1137 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3437 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED+ | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.3×7.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 6.7" Super AMOLED+
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M56 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy M56 by 77.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy M56
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (99/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 (92/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M56 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (80/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M56 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M56 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M56 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M56 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M56 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M56 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M56 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy M56 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.