Tecno Camon 16 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Tecno Camon 16 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 35/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 317,084); the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 16 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 16 Pro
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Tecno Camon 16 Pro better?
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 207g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 16 Pro vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 57 points higher (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (82/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 16 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, HIOS 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.9×77.2×9.2 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 16 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 16 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 16 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 16 Pro and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Tecno Camon 16 Pro by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 16 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (82/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (100/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro by 57 points (92/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 16 Pro and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 16 Pro or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 16 Pro over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.