Samsung Galaxy A50s vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy A50s (2019) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy A50s is noticeably lighter (169g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A50s
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy A50s better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 223g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A50s vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (81/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A50s | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×74.5×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50s
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A50s
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A50s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A50s and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A50s by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A50s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s (90/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A50s significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (81/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A50s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A50s by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A50s and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy A50s has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A50s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A50s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A50s 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.