Tecno Camon 16 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Camon 16 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, 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 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 317,084); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 16 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 16 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 16
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Camon 16 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 223g
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 16 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 40/100). 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 16 (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (99/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (78/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 16 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 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, HIOS 6.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.9×77.2×9.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 16
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 16
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 16
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 16 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Camon 16 by 94.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (99/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (78/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (90/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 42/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 16 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 16 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Camon 16 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 16 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 16 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 16 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.