Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2400, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $849 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,841,283); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE is noticeably lighter (187g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 223g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1841283
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 2115
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 6826
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $849
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 79/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE — 34/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (100/100 vs 79/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1841283 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2115 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6826 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2640x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP48 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×71.9×6.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $849 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2640x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $9. Vivo iQOO 16 was $9 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (100/100 vs 79/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (78/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE (90/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (78/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 FE is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.