Tecno Pop 5 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Pop 5 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 155,362); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 5 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO 16 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop 5 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Pop 5 Pro better?
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 79/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pop 5 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (42/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pop 5 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition), HiOS 7.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.1×9.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 5 Pro
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 5 Pro
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pop 5 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Pop 5 Pro by 97.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pop 5 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (90/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro (42/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 5 Pro by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 5 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Pop 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pop 5 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 5 Pro over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Pop 5 Pro is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.