Tecno Pop 9 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Pop 9 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 528,398); the Tecno Pop 9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop 9
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Pop 9 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pop 9 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). 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 9 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pop 9 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.0×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 9
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 9
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pop 9 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Pop 9 by 90.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pop 9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (66/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 9 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Pop 9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pop 9 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 9 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.