Samsung Galaxy A05s vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy A05s (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy A05s is noticeably lighter (194g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A05s
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy A05s better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 223g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A05s vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (78/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05s is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A05s | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 45 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.0×77.8×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A05s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A05s and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A05s by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A05s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (78/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s (90/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A05s is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A05s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A05s by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A05s and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy A05s has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A05s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A05s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A05s over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.