Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $140 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 575,630).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $840
- Better portability (49/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Tecno Pova 7 Neo — 74/100, 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 7 Neo (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (78/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Neo | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 575630 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 7 Neo and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Tecno Pova 7 Neo was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (99/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (78/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (90/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Neo is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Neo and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Pova 7 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Neo 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.