Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy M16
vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
Performance
86.477.3
Camera
36.219.1
Display
83.280.3
Battery
33.733.7
Build
85.165.8
Connectivity
80.574.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
62.751.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy M16 features a larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the vivo iQOO Z6 Lite has a 6.58-inch IPS LCD with a higher 120Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy M16 is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 6300 chipset, compared to the Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 in the iQOO Z6 Lite, with the former offering more RAM options.
- Both phones have a 50 MP main camera, but the Galaxy M16 also includes an ultrawide and macro lens, whereas the iQOO Z6 Lite has a macro lens only.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the M16 supports faster 25W charging compared to the 18W of the Z6 Lite.
- The Galaxy M16 runs on Android 15 with One UI 7, while the iQOO Z6 Lite operates on Android 12 with Funtouch 12, indicating a more updated software experience for the M16.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy M16
vivo iQOO Z6 Lite
General
Release Date
2025, February 27
2022, September 14
Announced
2025, February 27
2022, September 14
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.58"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM4375 Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 619
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
164 x 75.8 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
191 g
194 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Thunder Black, MInt Green, Blush Pink
Mystic Night, Stellar Green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.08 W/kg (head)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 12, Funtouch 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

