Samsung Galaxy M31 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy M31 (2020) runs on the Exynos 9611, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 355,351); the Samsung Galaxy M31 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M31
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy M31 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 191g vs 223g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 355351
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 365
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1107
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 25/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M31 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 (100/100 vs 25/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 (99/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 (78/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M31 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M31 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 9611 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 355351 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 365 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1107 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; One UI 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.1×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M31
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M31
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M31
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M31 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy M31 by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy M31
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 (100/100 vs 25/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 (99/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 (78/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M31 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M31 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M31 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M31 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy M31 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M31 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M31 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M31 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.