BBK iQOO U5e 5G 2022 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 128GB V2197A (BBK V2197) vs Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166): Which One Should You Buy?

BBK iQOO U5e 5G 2022 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 128GB V2197A (BBK V2197) edges ahead with a BeastScore of 67.4/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.

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Vivo · 2022

BBK iQOO U5e 5G 2022 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 128GB V2197A (BBK V2197)

67/ 100

Launch pricePrice on request

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Samsung · 2025

Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166)

67/ 100

Launch pricePrice on request

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BBK iQOO U5e 5G 2022 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 128GB V2197A (BBK V2197) wins 0 of 5 categories

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

BBK iQOO U5e 5G 2022 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 128GB V2197A (BBK V2197)

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Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166)

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At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

BBK iQOO U5e 5G 2022 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 128GB V2197A (BBK V2197)Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166)

Category winners

Scores out of 100. How we score

• SpeedTie
  64

  64
• CameraTie
  60

  60
• VideoNot enough data
• SelfieNot enough data
• BatteryTie
  86

  86
• DisplayTie
  62

  62
• ConnectivityNot enough data
• SecurityNot enough data
• ValueTie
  68

  68

Key differences

• Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166) has the bigger screen6.66" vs 6.51"
• BBK iQOO U5e 5G 2022 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 128GB V2197A (BBK V2197) is lighter193 g vs 200 g

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Reasons to buy BBK iQOO U5e 5G 2022 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 128GB V2197A (BBK V2197)

• ✓7 g lighter (193 g), easier to hold
• ✓6.51" display

Reasons to buy Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166)

• ✓6.66" display

Full specifications

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Specification	BBK iQOO U5e 5G 2022 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 128GB V2197A (BBK V2197)	Samsung SM-A166U Galaxy A16 5G 2024 Standard Edition TD-LTE US 128GB / SM-A166T (Samsung A166)
1. Display & Screen
Screen type	Color IPS TFT LCD display	AM-OLED display
Screen Size	6.51"	6.66"
Resolution & Density	720x1600 (270 ppi)	1080x2340 (387 ppi)
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Brightness	N/A	N/A
Screen Protection	Not listed	Not listed
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	MediaTek Dimensity 700 MT6833V/ZA (7nm)	Samsung Exynos 1330 5G S5E8535 (5nm)
CPU Cores	Not listed	Not listed
GPU Graphics	ARM Mali-G57MP2	ARM Mali-G68MP2
Operating System	Android	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	4 GB LPDDR	4 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage	128GB	128GB
Storage Speed	Not listed	Not listed
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	N/A	N/A
Telephoto Zoom	Not listed	Not listed
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	N/A
LiDAR / Depth	Not listed	Not listed
5. Video
Main Camera Video	Not listed	Not listed
Front Video	Not listed	Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	N/A	N/A
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 BBK iQOO U5e 5G 2022 Standard Edition Dual SIM TD-LTE CN 128GB V2197A (BBK V2197) Lightest Chassis
Dimensions	N/A	N/A
Weight	193 g	200 g
Build Materials	Not listed	Not listed
SIM Type	Not listed	Not listed
Water Resistance	Not listed	Not listed
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	5,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	N/A	N/A
Wireless Charging	Not listed	Not listed
Reverse Charging	Not listed	Not listed
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Not listed	Not listed
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi Standard	Not listed	Not listed
Bluetooth	Not listed	Not listed
USB Port & Speed	Not listed	Not listed
NFC	Yes	Yes
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Not listed	Not listed
Satellite Features	Not listed	Not listed
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Not listed	Not listed
Launch Price	Price on request	Price on request