Vivo iQOO Z7 vs Vivo S16
The Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920, while the Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo S16 leads — 59/100 vs 50/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S16 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo S16 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 750,481); the Vivo S16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Vivo S16
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 182g
- Better portability (77/100 vs 76/100)
What makes Vivo S16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Vivo S16, the Vivo S16 scores 9 points higher (59/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S16 leads (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 leads (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z7 | Vivo S16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z7 and Vivo S16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo S16 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 25.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (61/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo S16 are nearly equal (77/100 vs 76/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S16?
The Vivo S16 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo S16?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo S16 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S16?
The Vivo S16 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S16?
The Vivo S16 leads on performance (61/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Vivo S16?
The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users.