Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $450 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $840
- Better camera (81/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 70W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 40 Premier and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 68.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $390. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $390 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (100/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (90/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 40 Premier over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.