Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $199 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 44/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 607,137); the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is noticeably lighter (200g vs 216g).
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 200g vs 216g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $499
- Better portability (60/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 992
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2197
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 38 points higher (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 52/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (95/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (65/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 607137 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 992 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2197 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 77 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 84.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G was $300 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (95/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (65/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (75/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (60/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 38 points (82/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.