Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (2026) runs on the Exynos 2500, 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 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4900); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 2,289,696); the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 FE better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 2289696
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2285
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 7874
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 2500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 2289696 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2285 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7874 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4900 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1900 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×76.6×7.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 58.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE (90/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (70/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 FE 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.