Tecno Camon 16 S vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Tecno Camon 16 S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 29/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,758,268 vs 177,554); the Vivo iQOO 15 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 16 S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 16 S
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Tecno Camon 16 S better?
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3758268 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 16 S vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 57 points higher (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S (94/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S (48/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 16 S | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3758268 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 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 10, HIOS 6.2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.5×9.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 16 S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 16 S
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 16 S
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 16 S and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Tecno Camon 16 S by 95.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 16 S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S (94/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S (99/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S (85/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S (48/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 16 S or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S by 57 points (86/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 16 S and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Tecno Camon 16 S has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 16 S or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 16 S or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 16 S over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.