Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $199 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads — 76/100 vs 44/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is faster in AnTuTu (3,160,475 vs 607,137).
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Lighter: 200g vs 210g
- Cheaper at launch: $199 vs $400
- Better portability (60/100 vs 49/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3160475 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 992
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2197
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 scores 32 points higher (76/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads (92/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 52/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 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 Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 607137 | 3160475 | |
| Geekbench Single | 992 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2197 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 77 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 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 | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | 210 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $400 |
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Vivo iQOO Neo 11, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 80.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $201. Samsung Galaxy A16 5G was $201 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (92/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a bit better (35/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 32 points (76/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on camera score (35/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 leads on performance (92/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11?
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.