Tecno Pop 7 vs Vivo iQOO 16

The Tecno Pop 7 (2023) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, 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 24/100 (a 65-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 153,667); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 7 doesn't.

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 7 by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Pop 7

Performance 9
Display 39
Camera —
Battery 43
Portability 36
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 16

Performance 100
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 90
Portability 42
Value for money 92

What makes Tecno Pop 7 better?


  • Overall rating 24/100

What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 153667
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 846
  • Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 9/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 36/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pop 7 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 65 points higher (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 7 (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 7 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 7 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Tecno Pop 7 Vivo iQOO 16
Processor Unisoc SC9863A1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 153667 5498720
Geekbench Single 205 4327
Geekbench Multi 846 12873
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1440x3168
Refresh rate — 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8400 mAh
Charging 10W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera — 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 5 MP 32 MP
RAM 2GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 (Go edition) Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 6000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm
Weight — 223 g
Launch price — $840

Camera comparison

Tecno Pop 7

  • Main: —
  • Front: 5MP
—
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Tecno Pop 7

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Pop 7

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

  • 8400 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
90
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Pop 7 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Pop 7 Unisoc SC9863A1
24/100
153667 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
89/100 +97.2%
5498720 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Pop 7 by 97.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Pop 7

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 7 (100/100 vs 9/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 7 (99/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 7 (90/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Pop 7 or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 7 by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 7 and the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Tecno Pop 7 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pop 7 or the Vivo iQOO 16?

The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 9/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pop 7 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.