Tecno Camon 50 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $320 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,059,715).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
- Cheaper at launch: $320 vs $840
- Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1059715
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 50 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 66/100, 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 50 Pro (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1059715 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $320 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 50 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Camon 50 Pro by 80.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $520. Tecno Camon 50 Pro was $520 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (78/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 50 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.