Tecno Camon 18 Premier vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, 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 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 493,222); the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Camon 18 Premier better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 223g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 18 Premier vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (100/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (78/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 18 Premier | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.9×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 18 Premier and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (100/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (78/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (90/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (57/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 18 Premier and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 18 Premier 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.