Samsung Galaxy A20 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy A20 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7884, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $190 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 19/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A20 is noticeably lighter (169g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A20
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy A20 better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $190 vs $840
- Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 254
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 802
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 2/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A20 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 70 points higher (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A20 — 2/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A20 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7884 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 254 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 802 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×74.7×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $190 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A20
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A20
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $650. Samsung Galaxy A20 was $650 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (100/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 (90/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A20 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (79/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A20 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A20 by 70 points (89/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A20 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy A20 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A20 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A20 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A20 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.