TCL 40 NxtPaper vs Vivo iQOO 16
The TCL 40 NxtPaper (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, 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 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5010); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 365,001); the TCL 40 NxtPaper is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 40 NxtPaper
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes TCL 40 NxtPaper better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 365001
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 430
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1375
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 40 NxtPaper vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 40 NxtPaper | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 365001 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×75.3×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 40 NxtPaper
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 40 NxtPaper and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads TCL 40 NxtPaper by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL 40 NxtPaper
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 40 NxtPaper notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL 40 NxtPaper by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 40 NxtPaper and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The TCL 40 NxtPaper has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 40 NxtPaper or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the TCL 40 NxtPaper 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.