Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite vs Vivo iQOO 16

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (2020) 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 52/100 (a 37-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 S10 Lite is noticeably lighter (186g vs 223g).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

Performance 54
Display 81
Camera 41
Battery 38
Portability 66
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 223g

  • Better portability (66/100 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 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 S10 Lite vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). 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 S10 Lite (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (99/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite 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 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10.0; One UI 2.1 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 6000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.5×75.6×8.1 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 186 g 223 g
Launch price — $840

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

  • Main: 48MP f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
41
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
52/100
824513 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
89/100 +85.0%
5498720 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (100/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (99/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (78/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite (90/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite 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 S10 Lite or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S10 Lite 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.