Tecno Pova 8 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Pova 8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate, 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 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 953,150); the Tecno Pova 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Pova 8 Pro better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 223g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 8 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (78/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 8 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 953150 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.3×7.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 8 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Pova 8 Pro by 82.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (100/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 92/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (78/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (72/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 8 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Pova 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 8 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 8 Pro 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.