Samsung Galaxy F36 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy F36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $245 and $840. 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 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 767,711); the Samsung Galaxy F36 is noticeably lighter (197g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy F36
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy F36 better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $245 vs $840
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F36 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 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy F36 — 52/100, 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 F36 (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy F36 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 767711 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy F36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy F36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy F36 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy F36 by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $595. Samsung Galaxy F36 was $595 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 (90/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F36 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy F36 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F36 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy F36 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy F36 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy F36 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F36 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.