Samsung Galaxy M16 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy M16 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 45/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy M16 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 216g).
Samsung Galaxy M16
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 191g vs 216g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M16 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 37 points higher (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (65/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (65/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M16 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy M16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy M16 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy M16 by 86.2% in our overall performance rating.
Samsung Galaxy M16
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (95/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (65/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (75/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M16 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (65/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M16 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 by 37 points (82/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M16 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy M16 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M16 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M16 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M16 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy M16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.