Samsung Galaxy M14 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (2023) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $179 and $840. 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 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G is noticeably lighter (206g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy M14 5G better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $179 vs $840
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M14 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 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy M14 5G — 54/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M14 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 607489 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.8×77.2×9.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $179 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M14 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M14 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy M14 5G by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $661. Samsung Galaxy M14 5G was $661 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy M14 5G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M14 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M14 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.