Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 44/100 (a 45-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 503,850); the Samsung Galaxy A16 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 227g).
Samsung Galaxy A16
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 200g vs 227g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 503850
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A16 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A16 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 503850 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A16 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A16
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (60/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A16 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.