Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1099 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 3,034,849); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 163g vs 223g
- Better portability (97/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 3034849
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2970
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 9490
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1099
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 60/100, 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 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (90/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (97/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3034849 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2970 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9490 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3900 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge by 44.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $259. Vivo iQOO 16 was $259 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (90/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (97/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.