Tecno Camon 15 Premier vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Camon 15 Premier (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, 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 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 199,111); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 15 Premier doesn't; the Tecno Camon 15 Premier is noticeably lighter (203g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 15 Premier
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Camon 15 Premier better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 223g
- Better portability (45/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 15 Premier vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 47/100). 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 15 Premier (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (78/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 15 Premier and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 15 Premier | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; HIOS 6.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.7×9.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 15 Premier
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 15 Premier
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 15 Premier
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 15 Premier and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Camon 15 Premier by 96.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 15 Premier
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (78/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 15 Premier and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (45/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 15 Premier or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 15 Premier and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Camon 15 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 15 Premier or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 15 Premier or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 15 Premier 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.