{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/tecno-camon-19-vs-vivo-y16/",
    "generated": "2026-08-10T18:16:29+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "Tecno Camon 19 vs Vivo Y16",
    "answer": "The Tecno Camon 19 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 63 against 58 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and battery & charging. The Vivo Y16 still wins on value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The Vivo Y16 is the cheaper of the two at PKR 39,999 against PKR 44,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "Tecno Camon 19",
            "slug": "tecno-camon-19",
            "brand": "Tecno",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/tecno/tecno-camon-19/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2026-08_45_16-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 44999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-05T03:54:22+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 37.8,
                "camera": 79,
                "battery": 62.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 31.3,
                "value": 98,
                "overall": 63.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "June 2022",
                    "Dimensions": "166.6 × 74.4 × 8.3 mm",
                    "Weight": "198 g",
                    "Water resistance": "None (No official IP certification for water or dust resistance)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2460 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD, 60Hz",
                    "Protection": "Not officially specified"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (2× Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz + 6× Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G52 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12 with HiOS 8.6"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB / 6GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "64 MP, f/1.7, Wide, PDAF (Main) 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth Sensor QVGA AI Lens Quad-LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, AI Scene Detection, Night Mode",
                    "Selfie camera": "16 MP, f/2.0 Dual-LED Flash, AI Beauty, HDR",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "18W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Standby",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-band",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Vivo Y16",
            "slug": "vivo-y16",
            "brand": "Vivo",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/vivo/vivo-y16/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-15-2025-09_48_48-AM-683x1024.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 39999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-01-07T05:40:43+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 29.4,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 60.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 18.8,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 58.4
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "September 2022 (Pakistan)",
                    "Dimensions": "164 × 75.6 × 8.2 mm",
                    "Weight": "184 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.51 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1600 pixels (~270 ppi)",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD",
                    "Protection": "No official protection"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Helio P35 (12 nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.35 GHz Cortex-A53 + 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)",
                    "GPU": "PowerVR GE8320",
                    "Operating system": "Android 12, Funtouch OS 12"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4 GB",
                    "Internal storage": "64 GB",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (dedicated slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro)",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "10W wired"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.0",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "tecno-camon-19",
        "margin": 4.8,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 37.8,
                    "vivo-y16": 29.4
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 79,
                    "vivo-y16": 74
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 62.8,
                    "vivo-y16": 60.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 87,
                    "vivo-y16": 87
                },
                "leader": null
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 31.3,
                    "vivo-y16": 18.8
                },
                "leader": "tecno-camon-19"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "tecno-camon-19": 98,
                    "vivo-y16": 100
                },
                "leader": "vivo-y16"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "Vivo Y16 costs PKR 5,000 less.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 charges 8W faster.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 offers 2 GB more RAM.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 ships with 64 GB more storage.",
        "Tecno Camon 19 has a 51 MP higher-resolution main sensor."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, Tecno Camon 19 or Vivo Y16?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 4.8 points. It wins on performance, camera, battery & charging and memory & storage. Vivo Y16 can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of Tecno Camon 19 and Vivo Y16 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 is listed at PKR 44,999 and Vivo Y16 at PKR 39,999. That makes Vivo Y16 cheaper by PKR 5,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, Tecno Camon 19 or Vivo Y16?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 scores higher in our camera assessment. Tecno Camon 19 uses a 64 MP main sensor against 13 MP on Vivo Y16, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, Tecno Camon 19 or Vivo Y16?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 leads on battery. Tecno Camon 19 carries a 5000 mAh cell and Vivo Y16 a 5000 mAh cell, with 18W and 10W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, Tecno Camon 19 or Vivo Y16?",
            "answer": "Tecno Camon 19 is the stronger gaming phone here. Tecno Camon 19 runs the MediaTek Helio G85 (12nm) while Vivo Y16 runs the MediaTek Helio P35 (12 nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}