Samsung Galaxy M33 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (2022) runs on the Exynos 1280, 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 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 615,425); the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G is noticeably lighter (198g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy M33 5G better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 223g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 615425
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 956
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2082
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G 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 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (100/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (78/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M33 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1280 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 615425 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 956 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2082 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" TFT LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI 4.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.4×76.9×9.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- 6.6" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M33 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy M33 5G by 88.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy M33 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (100/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (78/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G (90/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy M33 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M33 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M33 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.