Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Vivo Y500 Pro

The Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 63/100 vs 44/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo Y500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (956,756 vs 509,232).

The Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A16 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A16
Performance 42
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 60
Value for money
Vivo Y500 Pro
Performance 57
Display 85
Camera 50
Battery 82
Portability 60
Value for money 84
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 better?

  • Overall rating 44/100
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 956756 vs 509232
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 200g

  • Higher performance (57/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A16 vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 19 points higher (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 60/100.

Samsung Galaxy A16: The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500 Pro: The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A16 Vivo Y500 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 MediaTek Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu 509232 956756
Geekbench Single 727 1061
Geekbench Multi 2047 3185
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 25W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm
Weight 200 g 199 g
Launch price $220
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A16 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A16 MediaTek Helio G99
44/100
509232 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 7400
63/100 +46.8%
956756 AnTuTu

Vivo Y500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 46.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A16
Price unknown
Vivo Y500 Pro
$220
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (57/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (85/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (50/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (82/100 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 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A16 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 63/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A16 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (50/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A16 or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on performance (57/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A16 over the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.