Tecno Pop X 4G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Pop X 4G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7250, 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 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop X 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop X 4G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Pop X 4G better?
- Better portability (56/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 600
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1800
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 32/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pop X 4G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 32/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X 4G (100/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X 4G (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X 4G (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X 4G (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop X 4G is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pop X 4G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T7250 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 600 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1800 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HIOS 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×77.8×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop X 4G
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pop X 4G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop X 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pop X 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X 4G (100/100 vs 32/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X 4G (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X 4G (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X 4G (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop X 4G is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pop X 4G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop X 4G by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop X 4G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Pop X 4G has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop X 4G 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 X 4G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop X 4G 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.