Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Vivo iQOO Z11x
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo iQOO Z11x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $199 and $170. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads — 53/100 vs 44/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11x has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z11x is faster in AnTuTu (983,562 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Vivo iQOO Z11x
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 5G better?
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 983562 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 992
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2197
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $199
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs the Vivo iQOO Z11x, the Vivo iQOO Z11x scores 9 points higher (53/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x leads (56/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A16 5G — 50/100, Vivo iQOO Z11x — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 5G | Vivo iQOO Z11x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 983562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 992 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2197 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 77 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $199 | $170 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z11x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Vivo iQOO Z11x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z11x leads Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by 38.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $29. Vivo iQOO Z11x was $29 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (30/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11x is a bit better (56/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x edges out the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Samsung Galaxy A16 5G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11x — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x leads on camera score (30/100 vs 24/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G or the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
The Vivo iQOO Z11x leads on performance (58/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G over the Vivo iQOO Z11x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo iQOO Z11x (56/100 vs 44/100).