Samsung Galaxy M54 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy M54 (2023) runs on the Exynos 1380, 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 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 767,711); the Samsung Galaxy M54 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M54
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy M54 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 223g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M54 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M54 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M54 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 767711 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, One UI 5.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×77.3×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M54
- Main: 108MP 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 M54
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M54
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M54 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy M54 by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy M54
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M54 is a bit better (55/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M54 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M54 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M54 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy M54 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M54 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M54 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M54 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.