Tecno Spark Go 1S vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Spark Go 1S (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G50, 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 23/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 184,328); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark Go 1S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark Go 1S
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Spark Go 1S better?
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 184328
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 889
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark Go 1S vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 66 points higher (89/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 10/100). 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 Go 1S (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go 1S is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark Go 1S | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G50 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 184328 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 200 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 889 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition), HIOS 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark Go 1S
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark Go 1S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark Go 1S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark Go 1S and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Spark Go 1S by 96.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark Go 1S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (100/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (99/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (78/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go 1S is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark Go 1S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go 1S by 66 points (89/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark Go 1S and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Spark Go 1S has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark Go 1S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark Go 1S or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark Go 1S 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.