Tecno Camon 16 S vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Tecno Camon 16 S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 50/100 vs 28/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Camon 16 S has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is faster in AnTuTu (750,481 vs 156,818); the Vivo iQOO Z7 is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.0mm).

The Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S by 22 points (50/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 16 S
Performance 8
Display 38
Camera 29
Battery 66
Portability 32
Value for money
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 51
Display 69
Camera 40
Battery 38
Portability 77
Value for money
What makes Tecno Camon 16 S better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 750481 vs 156818
  • Better Geekbench Single: 936 vs 233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2318 vs 723
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (51/100 vs 8/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better display (69/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better portability (77/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Camon 16 S vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 22 points higher (50/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (51/100 vs 8/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 16 S leads (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S (51/100 vs 8/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S (69/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 16 S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (66/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S (77/100 vs 32/100).

Tecno Camon 16 S: The Tecno Camon 16 S is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Camon 16 S Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 156818 750481
Geekbench Single 233 936
Geekbench Multi 723 2318
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 44W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 4GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android 10, HIOS 6.2 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.5×76.5×9.0 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 173 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 16 S
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 16 S
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
38
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 16 S
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Camon 16 S and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Camon 16 S MediaTek Helio P22
28/100
156818 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z7 MediaTek Dimensity 920
50/100 +79.1%
750481 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Z7 leads Tecno Camon 16 S by 79.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S (51/100 vs 8/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S (69/100 vs 38/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Camon 16 S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (66/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S (77/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 16 S or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 S by 22 points (50/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 16 S and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Tecno Camon 16 S has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 16 S or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 16 S or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on performance (51/100 vs 8/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Camon 16 S over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Tecno Camon 16 S is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.