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 — 39/100 vs 26/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S16 has the bigger battery (4600 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo S16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't.

The Vivo S16 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
Vivo S16
Performance 8
Display 100
Camera 50
Battery 37
Design 72
Value for money 55
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 182g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 72/100)
What makes Vivo S16 better?
  • Bigger battery: 4600 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (8/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z7 vs the Vivo S16, the Vivo S16 scores 13 points higher (39/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 leads (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo S16: The Vivo S16 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Vivo iQOO Z7 Vivo S16
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1010069
Geekbench Single 1298
Geekbench Multi 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
Price
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Vivo S16
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo S16
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Vivo S16
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (8/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo S16 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (83/100 vs 72/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S16?

The Vivo S16 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Vivo S16?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo S16 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S16?

The Vivo S16 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z7 or the Vivo S16?

The Vivo S16 leads on performance (8/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z7 over the Vivo S16?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo S16 is a better fit for everyday use.