Samsung Galaxy F16 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy F16 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 528,398); the Samsung Galaxy F16 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy F16
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy F16 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 227g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F16 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F16 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F16 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F16 (78/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F16 (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy F16 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy F16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy F16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy F16 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy F16 by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy F16
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F16 (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F16 (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F16 (78/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F16 (92/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (65/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F16 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F16 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy F16 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy F16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy F16 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F16 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.