Tecno Camon 15 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Camon 15 (2020) 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 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 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 15 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 15 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 15
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Camon 15 better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 223g
- Better portability (53/100 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 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 15 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). 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 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 15 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 15 | 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 | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 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 10.0; HIOS 6.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×76.4×8.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 15
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 15
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 15
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 15 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Camon 15 by 96.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 15
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 (99/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 15 is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 15 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 15 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Camon 15 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 15 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 15 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 15 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.