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).

The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Pova 6

Performance 38
Display 80
Camera 46
Battery 61
Portability 63
Value for money 62

Vivo iQOO 16

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

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).

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 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
46
camera

Vivo iQOO 16

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

Display comparison

Tecno Pova 6

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Vivo iQOO 16

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

Battery and charging

Tecno Pova 6

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery

Vivo iQOO 16

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

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Pova 6

$200

Vivo iQOO 16

$840

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.