Tecno Spark Go vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Spark Go (2025) 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 $109 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-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 581,041); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark Go doesn't; the Tecno Spark Go is noticeably lighter (194g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark Go
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Spark Go better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $840
- Better portability (63/100 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 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- 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 51/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark Go vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). 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 51/100). Value score: Tecno Spark Go — 74/100, 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 Go (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (78/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark Go | 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 | 720x1600 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 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 | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×77.9×8.0 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark Go
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark Go
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark Go
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark Go and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Spark Go by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $731. Tecno Spark Go was $731 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (99/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (78/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go (90/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark Go notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 16 (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark Go or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark Go by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark Go and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Spark Go has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark Go 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 Go or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark Go 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.