Samsung Galaxy A91 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy A91 (2021) 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 51/100 (a 38-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 Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A91 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A91
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy A91 better?
- Overall rating 51/100
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 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A91 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (90/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A91 | 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 | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, One UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A91
- Main: 48MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A91
- 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 A91
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A91 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy A91 by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy A91
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (99/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 (90/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A91 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A91 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A91 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy A91 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A91 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A91 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A91 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.