Tecno Spark 8 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Spark 8 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 177,554); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 8 doesn't; the Tecno Spark 8 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 8
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Spark 8 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 223g
- Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 8 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (99/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (78/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 8 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 (Go edition), HIOS 7.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×76.1×9.2 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 8
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 8
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 8 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Spark 8 by 96.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 8
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (99/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (78/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 8 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 8 by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 8 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Spark 8 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 8 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 8 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 8 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.