TCL K70 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $149 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 575,630); the TCL K70 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL K70
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $840
- Better portability (62/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL K70 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 48/100). Value score: TCL K70 — 60/100, 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 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL K70 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 575630 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $149 | $840 |
Camera comparison
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL K70 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads TCL K70 by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $691. TCL K70 was $691 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (62/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL K70 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the TCL K70 by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the TCL K70 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The TCL K70 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL K70 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL K70 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the TCL K70 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.