Samsung Galaxy F16 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy F16 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 53/100 vs 45/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 528,398); the Samsung Galaxy F16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy F16
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Samsung Galaxy F16 better?
- Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2577 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 191g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (48/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F16 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 8 points higher (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy F16 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy F16 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy F16 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy F16 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy F16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy F16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy F16 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Samsung Galaxy F16 by 45.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy F16 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy F16 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Samsung Galaxy F16 are nearly equal (68/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F16 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Samsung Galaxy F16 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F16 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy F16 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy F16 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads on performance (57/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F16 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 43/100).