Realme Neo7 vs Samsung Galaxy M16
The Realme Neo7 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Samsung Galaxy M16 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo7 leads — 67/100 vs 45/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme Neo7 is faster in AnTuTu (2,550,332 vs 528,398); the Samsung Galaxy M16 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7
Samsung Galaxy M16
What makes Realme Neo7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2550332 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 2249 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7352 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M16 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 213g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo7 vs the Samsung Galaxy M16, the Realme Neo7 scores 22 points higher (67/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 leads (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 and the Samsung Galaxy M16 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M16 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (65/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo7 | Samsung Galaxy M16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2550332 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2249 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7352 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×76.4×8.6 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Neo7 and Samsung Galaxy M16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo7 leads Samsung Galaxy M16 by 382.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (84/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo7 and the Samsung Galaxy M16 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (68/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M16 notably outperforms the Realme Neo7 (65/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 or the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Realme Neo7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 by 22 points (67/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 and the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Realme Neo7 has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy M16 — 45/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo7 or the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Realme Neo7 leads on performance (84/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo7 over the Samsung Galaxy M16?
The Realme Neo7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.