Tecno Camon 50 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (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 $249 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-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 971,081); the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (178g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $840
- Better portability (74/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 971081
- 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 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Tecno Camon 50 Ultra — 76/100, 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 Ultra (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (74/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 50 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 971081 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 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 | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 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 | 178 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 50 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Camon 50 Ultra by 82.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $591. Tecno Camon 50 Ultra was $591 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (78/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (74/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.