Samsung Galaxy M16 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy M16 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 23/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M16 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy M16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy M16
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (37/100 vs 28/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M16 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 3 points higher (26/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M16 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (83/100 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.9 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Samsung Galaxy M16
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M16
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M16 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M16 (83/100 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?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy M16 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M16 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy M16 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M16 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M16 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy M16 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.