Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (2021) runs on the Exynos 850, 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 21/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 234,339); the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 is noticeably lighter (172g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 better?
- Lighter: 172g vs 223g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 234339
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 836
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 68 points higher (89/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (99/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 850 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 234339 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 836 | 12873 | |
| Display | 5.3" PLS IPS | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, One UI 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×71.6×9.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 5.3" PLS IPS
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 95.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (99/100 vs 45/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 (90/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 by 68 points (89/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Xcover 5 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.