Samsung Galaxy A71 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy A71 (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $470 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-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 502,844); the Samsung Galaxy A71 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A71
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy A71 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $470 vs $840
- Better portability (75/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 502844
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A71 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A71 — 12/100, 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 A71 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (99/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (78/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (90/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (75/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A71 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 730 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 502844 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×76.0×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $470 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A71
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A71
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A71 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A71 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. Samsung Galaxy A71 was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (99/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (78/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 (90/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A71 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (75/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A71 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A71 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A71 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy A71 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A71 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A71 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A71 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.