Samsung Galaxy A16 5GvsVivo Y28
TOO CLOSEUpdated September 8, 2026
Your call
Verdict
Too close to call — it comes down to your priorities
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Vivo Y28 trade category wins — Samsung Galaxy A16 5G in Price; Vivo Y28 in Price. Decide by the category you actually use most, then check the price.
- Vivo Y28 takes Performance — led by ram (8 GB).
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G takes Display — led by pixel density (385 ppi).
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G takes Camera — led by video score (75 pts).
- Vivo Y28 takes Battery — led by battery (6,000 mAh).
- Too close to call between Samsung Galaxy A16 5G and Vivo Y28.
Scores follow our published methodology · v2026.09
In plain English
Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want…
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want a bigger screen — 6.7 in vs 6.68 in.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want a sharper screen — 385 ppi vs 264 ppi.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want a screen you can read in sunlight — 800 nits vs 550 nits.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want sharper selfies — 13 MP vs 8 MP.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want better video quality — 75 pts vs 44 pts.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if you want a better camera — 102 pts vs 72 pts.
Choose Vivo Y28 if you want…
- Choose Vivo Y28 if you want more apps open at once — 8 GB vs 4 GB.
- Choose Vivo Y28 if you want longer battery life — 6,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh.
- Choose Vivo Y28 if you want faster charging — 44 W vs 25 W.
At a glance
- Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Vivo Y28
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Full record
Every spec, side by side — winners get a check and a proportional bar. Ties share the badge.
Performance score
Approximate benchmark score of the chipset — higher is faster for apps, games and AI.
Chipset
The processor inside — shown for reference, never decides a winner.
RAM
More RAM keeps more apps alive in the background.
Storage
Base onboard storage for photos, apps and media.
Screen size
Diagonal screen size — bigger is better for media, smaller is easier to hold.
Pixel density
Sharpness of the screen — above ~400 ppi looks crisp.
Refresh rate
How smooth scrolling and motion feel. 120 Hz is the modern standard.
Peak brightness
Peak brightness in sunlight — higher stays readable outdoors.
Main camera
Resolution of the primary rear camera — photo quality is judged by the Camera quality score, not megapixels.
Selfie camera
Resolution of the front camera.
Telephoto
A dedicated zoom lens for distant subjects without quality loss.
Video score
Composite video rating — stabilisation, 4K/8K support and colour.
Camera score
Composite camera quality from independent testing — how good the photos actually are.
Battery
Battery capacity — higher generally lasts longer.
Charging speed
Wired charging speed — higher refills faster.
Wireless charging
Whether the phone charges wirelessly.
Price
Typical MSRP in US dollars — lower is better value.
Which one should you buy?
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
Choose Samsung Galaxy A16 5G if price matters most. It costs USD 199.
Vivo Y28
Choose Vivo Y28 if price matters most. It costs USD 179, the lowest price in this group.
Pros & cons
Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
- Cheap 5G
- 5,000 mAh battery
- Long support
- Slow chipset
- HD+ screen
- Plastic build
Vivo Y28
- 6,000 mAh battery
- 44 W charging
- Big display
- Helio G85 is dated
- No 5G
- Average camera