HMD Vibe vs Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 27/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 108 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,673,316 vs 424,216); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the HMD Vibe is noticeably lighter (186g vs 209g).

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 38 points (65/100 vs 27/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

HMD Vibe

Performance 31
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 22
Portability 63
Value for money —

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

Performance 69
Display 94
Camera 43
Battery 72
Portability 44
Value for money 68

What makes HMD Vibe better?

  • Lighter: 186g vs 209g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1673316 vs 424216
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 1423
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 70W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 38 points higher (65/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (69/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (72/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (63/100 vs 44/100).

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra: The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification HMD Vibe Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 Dimensity 8350 Ultimate
AnTuTu 424216 1673316
Geekbench Single 412 1398
Geekbench Multi 1423 4313
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1480 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 10W 70W
Wireless charging 0W 30W
Main camera 13 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 15 / HIOS 15
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP64
Dimensions 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm
Weight 186 g 209 g
Launch price — $300

Camera comparison

HMD Vibe

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
43
camera

Display comparison

HMD Vibe

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1480
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

HMD Vibe

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 30W
72
battery

Overall performance score

We compared HMD Vibe and Tecno Pova 7 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

HMD Vibe Qualcomm Snapdragon 680
27/100
424216 AnTuTu
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra Dimensity 8350 Ultimate
65/100 +74.6%
1673316 AnTuTu

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads HMD Vibe by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

HMD Vibe

Price unknown

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

$300

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (69/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (94/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (43/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (72/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (63/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 38 points (65/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (43/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the HMD Vibe over the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.