Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (2022) runs on the Exynos 1280, 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 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 25 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 615,425); the Vivo iQOO 16 is thinner (8.3mm vs 10.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 better?
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 25MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 21/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (78/100 vs 21/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (42/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1280 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.5×81.1×10.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- Main: 25MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (78/100 vs 21/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (90/100 vs 34/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 (42/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 21/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Xcover Pro 2 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.