Samsung Galaxy A55 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy A55 (2024) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1480, 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 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,021,736).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A55
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy A55 better?
- Lighter: 213g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $840
- Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1021736
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3200
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A55 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 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A55 — 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 A55 (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A55 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1480 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1021736 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1050 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3200 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / One UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.1×77.4×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 6.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A55 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A55 by 81.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $391. Samsung Galaxy A55 was $391 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 (90/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A55 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A55 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy A55 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A55 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A55 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.