Philips S7221 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16

The Philips S7221 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, 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 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Philips S7221 5G

Performance 40
Display 55
Camera 40
Battery 50
Portability 42
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Philips S7221 5G better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 210g vs 223g

  • Overall rating 44/100

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2200
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Philips S7221 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Philips S7221 5G Vivo iQOO 16
Processor Unisoc T8200 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu — 5498720
Geekbench Single 750 4327
Geekbench Multi 2200 12873
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5700 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 6000 nits
NFC — yes
Protection IP64 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 166.0×77.0×9.0 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight 210 g 223 g
Launch price — $840

Camera comparison

Philips S7221 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Philips S7221 5G

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Philips S7221 5G

  • 5700 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Philips S7221 5G

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (100/100 vs 40/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (99/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (78/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (90/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Philips S7221 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Philips S7221 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Philips S7221 5G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Philips S7221 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Philips S7221 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Philips S7221 5G 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.