Samsung Galaxy A23 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy A23 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $219 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 424,216); the Samsung Galaxy A23 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A23
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy A23 better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $219 vs $840
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A23 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A23 — 32/100, 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 A23 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A23 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.9×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $219 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A23
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A23
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A23 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A23 by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $621. Samsung Galaxy A23 was $621 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 (90/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A23 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A23 by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A23 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy A23 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A23 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A23 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.