Tecno Pova Neo 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Pova Neo 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, 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 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 569,913); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pova Neo 5G doesn't; the Vivo iQOO 16 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Pova Neo 5G better?
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova Neo 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (42/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova Neo 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.8×77.9×9.5 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova Neo 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Pova Neo 5G by 89.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (99/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (42/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova Neo 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Neo 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Pova Neo 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova Neo 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova Neo 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova Neo 5G 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.