Tecno Phantom V Fold vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, 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 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,540,240); the Vivo iQOO 16 is noticeably lighter (223g vs 299g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1540240
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1967
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 5401
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 223g vs 299g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 74/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold 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 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (99/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (78/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (42/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom V Fold | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1540240 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1967 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5401 | 12873 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2000x2296 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1100 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 299 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2000x2296
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom V Fold
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Phantom V Fold by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Phantom V Fold
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (100/100 vs 74/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (99/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (78/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (42/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.