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).
Samsung Galaxy A16
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Overall rating 44/100
- 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)
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.
| 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 |
Samsung Galaxy A16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Samsung Galaxy A16 and Vivo Y500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A16 by 46.8% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy A16
Price unknownperformance
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.
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.