Samsung Galaxy A52s vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy A52s (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $449 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 783,606); the Samsung Galaxy A52s is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A52s
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy A52s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $840
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 50/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A52s vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A52s — 34/100, 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 A52s (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A52s | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- 6.5" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A52s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A52s and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A52s by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $391. Samsung Galaxy A52s was $391 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (78/100 vs 50/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s (90/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A52s notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A52s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A52s by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A52s and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy A52s has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A52s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 50/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A52s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A52s 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.