Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs Vivo Y16

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Vivo Y16 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 30/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y16 doesn't; the Vivo Y16 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 218g).

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 by 50 points (80/100 vs 30/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

Performance 92
Display 88
Camera 81
Battery 56
Portability 46
Value for money 70

Vivo Y16

Performance 19
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 67
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 199111
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 476
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 828
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 39/100)

What makes Vivo Y16 better?

  • Lighter: 184g vs 218g

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs the Vivo Y16, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 50 points higher (80/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y16 leads (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y16 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (67/100 vs 46/100).

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Vivo Y16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite MediaTek Helio P35
AnTuTu 3128552 199111
Geekbench Single 3100 476
Geekbench Multi 9760 828
Display 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.5" LCD IPS
Resolution 3120x1440 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W —
Wireless charging 15W —
DXOMark (camera) 151 —
Main camera 200 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 12 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 3GB / 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 12, Funtouch 12
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm 164.0×75.6×8.2 mm
Weight 218 g 184 g
Launch price $1299 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 12MP
81
camera

Vivo Y16

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Vivo Y16

  • 6.5" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
56
battery

Vivo Y16

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and Vivo Y16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
80/100
3128552 AnTuTu
Vivo Y16 MediaTek Helio P35
30/100 -1471.3%
199111 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Vivo Y16 by 1471.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra

$1299

Vivo Y16

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (92/100 vs 19/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (88/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (81/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y16 is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (67/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo Y16?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 by 50 points (80/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Vivo Y16?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo Y16 — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo Y16?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra or the Vivo Y16?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 19/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra over the Vivo Y16?

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.