Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $150 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 575,630); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $840
- Better portability (76/100 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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). 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 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 66/100, 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 Spark 40 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (99/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (90/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (76/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 575630 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 40 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $690. Tecno Spark 40 Pro was $690 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (99/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (90/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (76/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 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.