Samsung Galaxy M55 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy M55 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1, 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 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 859,516); the Samsung Galaxy M55 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy M55
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy M55 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 223g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 859516
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1044
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2785
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy M55 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 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55 (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55 (78/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (73/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy M55 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 859516 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1044 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2785 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED+ | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, One UI 6.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×76.5×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy M55
- 6.7" Super AMOLED+
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy M55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy M55 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy M55 by 84.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy M55
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55 (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55 (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55 (78/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55 (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M55 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (73/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy M55 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M55 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy M55 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy M55 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy M55 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy M55 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy M55 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.