Samsung Galaxy M16 vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy M16 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads — 33/100 vs 23/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M16 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy M16
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh
- Overall rating 23/100
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (37/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M16 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro scores 10 points higher (33/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M16 | Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 175 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (81/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M16 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy M16 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M16 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M16 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 33/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M16 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro leads on camera score (37/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M16 over the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy M16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.