Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $400 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 21/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $840
- Better portability (83/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 68 points higher (89/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 11/100). 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 15/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 — 0/100, 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 A6 2018 (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (99/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (83/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 7870 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 192269 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 172 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 492 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.6" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1480x720 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 8.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×75.7×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $400 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
- 5.6" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1480x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A6 2018
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 by 96.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $440. Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 was $440 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (99/100 vs 48/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (83/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 by 68 points (89/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 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 A6 2018 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A6 2018 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.