Tecno Pova 6 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Pova 6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $200 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Pova 6 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 6
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Pova 6 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $840
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 70W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 6 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Tecno Pova 6 — 62/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (90/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 6 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, HIOS 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.2×76.8×7.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 6
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 6
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Tecno Pova 6 was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (100/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (90/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 6 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Pova 6 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 6 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.