Tecno Camon 16 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Tecno Camon 16 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 39/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 317,084); the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 16 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 16 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 16
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Tecno Camon 16 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 225g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 16 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 37 points higher (76/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (99/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (99/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 16 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 16 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 16 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, HIOS 6.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.9×77.2×9.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 16
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 16
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 16
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 16 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Tecno Camon 16 by 93.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (99/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 (99/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 16 is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (80/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 16 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 by 37 points (76/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 16 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Camon 16 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Tecno Camon 16 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 16 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 16 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.