Tecno Camon 12 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Camon 12 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 177,554); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 12
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Camon 12 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 223g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (78/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (75/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.8×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 12
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 12
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 12 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Camon 12 by 96.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (78/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (75/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Camon 12 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 12 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 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.