Samsung Galaxy A16 vs Vivo Y53t 5G

The Samsung Galaxy A16 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo Y53t 5G (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A16 leads — 25/100 vs 11/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y53t 5G doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy A16 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A16
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 37
Design 50
Value for money 97
Vivo Y53t 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy A16 better?
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y53t 5G better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 200g

  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A16 vs the Vivo Y53t 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A16 scores 14 points higher (25/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Vivo Y53t 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (67/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).

Samsung Galaxy A16: The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y53t 5G: The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A16 Vivo Y53t 5G
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
AnTuTu 503850
Geekbench Single 760
Geekbench Multi 1890
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 1080x2340 720x1600
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W
DXOMark (camera) 77
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 6.1 Android 13
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm 75.6×164.1×8.2 mm
Weight 200 g 186 g
Price $182
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
24
camera
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A16
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Vivo Y53t 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A16
$182
Vivo Y53t 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 notably outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (24/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Vivo Y53t 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y53t 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A16 (67/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A16 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y53t 5G (97/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A16 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 is noticeably better than the Vivo Y53t 5G — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A16 and the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo Y53t 5G — 11/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A16 or the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 leads on camera score (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A16 over the Vivo Y53t 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A16 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y53t 5G is a better fit for everyday use.