{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/samsung-galaxy-a07s-vs-vivo-y16/",
    "generated": "2026-10-15T08:10:45+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Samsung Galaxy A07s vs Vivo Y16",
    "answer": "The Vivo Y16 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 63 against 51 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and value for money. The Samsung Galaxy A07s still wins on battery & charging and memory & storage, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Vivo Y16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 45,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy A07s",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-a07s",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-a07s/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/ChatGPT-Image-Sep-13-2026-09_57_47-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 45999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-09-13T05:07:59+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 13,
                "camera": 59.9,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 71.2,
                "overall": 50.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "167.4 × 77.4 × 7.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "188 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP54"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7-inch",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "PLS LCD 90Hz",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G99+ (6nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-Core, 2 × 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16, One UI"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50 MP + 2 MP Dual Camera, LED Flash, PDAF, HDR, Panorama",
                    "Selfie camera": "8 MP, f/2.0, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30/60fps (Rear), 1080p@30fps (Front)"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Wired Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3, A2DP, LE",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Accelerometer, Proximity, Fingerprint (Side-Mounted)",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Vivo Y16",
            "slug": "vivo-y16",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y16/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-15-2025-09_48_48-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-07T05:40:43+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 49,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 63.3
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2022 (Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "164 × 75.6 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "184 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.51 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~270 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD",
                    "Protection": "No official protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio P35 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12, Funtouch OS 12"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "vivo-y16",
        "margin": 12.5,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 13,
                    "vivo-y16": 49
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y16"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 59.9,
                    "vivo-y16": 74
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y16"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 64.6,
                    "vivo-y16": 60.8
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a07s"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 87,
                    "vivo-y16": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 31.3,
                    "vivo-y16": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-a07s"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "samsung-galaxy-a07s": 71.2,
                    "vivo-y16": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y16"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo Y16 costs PKR 6,000 less.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A07s charges 15W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A07s offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A07s ships with 64 GB more storage.",
        "Samsung Galaxy A07s has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Samsung Galaxy A07s or Vivo Y16?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y16 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 12.5 points. It wins on performance, camera and value for money. Samsung Galaxy A07s can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Samsung Galaxy A07s and Vivo Y16 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A07s is listed at PKR 45,999 and Vivo Y16 at PKR 39,999. That makes Vivo Y16 cheaper by PKR 6,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Samsung Galaxy A07s or Vivo Y16?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y16 scores higher in our camera assessment. Samsung Galaxy A07s uses a 50 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Vivo Y16, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy A07s or Vivo Y16?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy A07s leads on battery. Samsung Galaxy A07s carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo Y16 a 5000 mAh cell, with 25W and 10W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Samsung Galaxy A07s or Vivo Y16?",
            "answer": "Vivo Y16 is the stronger gaming phone here. Samsung Galaxy A07s runs the MediaTek Helio G99+ (6nm) while Vivo Y16 runs the MediaTek Helio P35 (12 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}