Tecno Camon 17 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Camon 17 Pro (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, 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 46/100 (a 43-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 535,127); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Camon 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (201g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Camon 17 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 223g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 17 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (78/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 17 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 48 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.9×77.0×9.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 48MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 17 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Camon 17 Pro by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (78/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (90/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 17 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 17 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Camon 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 17 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 17 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 17 Pro 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.