Samsung Galaxy A21s vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $215 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy A21s is noticeably lighter (192g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A21s
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy A21s better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $215 vs $840
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A21s vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A21s — 16/100, 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 A21s (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (99/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A21s | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $215 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A21s and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A21s by 95.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $625. Samsung Galaxy A21s was $625 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (99/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A21s and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy A21s has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A21s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A21s 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.