Tecno Spark 50 5G vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Spark 50 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $160 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-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 581,041).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 50 5G
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Spark 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $840
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 50 5G vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 45/100). 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 58/100). Value score: Tecno Spark 50 5G — 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 Spark 50 5G (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 50 5G | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1576 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.9×79.3×8.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $160 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 50 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 50 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1576
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 50 5G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 50 5G and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Spark 50 5G by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $680. Tecno Spark 50 5G was $680 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (90/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 50 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 50 5G and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Spark 50 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 50 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 Spark 50 5G or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 50 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.