Tecno Spark 50 Pro vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Spark 50 Pro (2026) 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 $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 6000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 575,630); the Tecno Spark 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Spark 50 Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $840
- Better portability (64/100 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 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 50 Pro 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 44/100). 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 59/100). Value score: Tecno Spark 50 Pro — 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 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 Pro (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 Pro (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 50 Pro | 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 | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 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 | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.8×79.2×7.8 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $160 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 50 Pro and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Spark 50 Pro by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $680. Tecno Spark 50 Pro was $680 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 Pro (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 Pro (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 Pro (90/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (64/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 50 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 Pro by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 50 Pro and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Spark 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 50 Pro 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 Pro or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 50 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.