Samsung Galaxy A30 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy A30 (2019) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7904, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $220 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 257,901); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A30 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A30 is noticeably lighter (165g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A30
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy A30 better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $840
- Better portability (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 257901
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 330
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 975
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A30 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A30 — 8/100, 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 A30 (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (83/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A30 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7904 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 257901 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 330 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 975 | 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 | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×74.7×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $220 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A30
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A30
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A30 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A30 by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $620. Samsung Galaxy A30 was $620 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 (90/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A30 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (83/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A30 by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A30 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy A30 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A30 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A30 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.