Tecno Spark 9T (India) vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Spark 9T (India) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G35, 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 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 200,794); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 9T (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 9T (India)
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Spark 9T (India) better?
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 200794
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 843
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 9T (India) vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 15/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (99/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 9T (India) | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 200794 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 843 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.1×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 9T (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 9T (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 9T (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 9T (India) and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Spark 9T (India) by 96.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 9T (India)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (100/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (99/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 9T (India) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 9T (India) by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 9T (India) and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Spark 9T (India) has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 9T (India) 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 9T (India) or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 9T (India) 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.