Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 824,513); the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is noticeably lighter (206g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy A90 5G better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 223g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). 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 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A90 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); One UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×76.4×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 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 A90 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G (90/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G 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 A90 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G 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.