Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, 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 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4350); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 961,191); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 240g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 961191
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4350 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 240g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (42/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 961191 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" PLS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4350 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, upgradable to Android 16, One UI 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×79.9×10.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- 6.6" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
- 4350 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (90/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro (42/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Pro 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.