Tecno Phantom X vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Phantom X (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, 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 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 535,127); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom X doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom X
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Phantom X better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom X vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Tecno Phantom X are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom X | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 48 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×73.8×8.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom X
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 48MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom X
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom X
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom X and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Phantom X by 90.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Phantom X
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (90/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 and the Tecno Phantom X are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom X or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom X and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Phantom X has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom X or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom X or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom X 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.