Tecno Pop 9 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Tecno Pop 9 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 42/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 524,785); the Tecno Pop 9 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 215g).
Tecno Pop 9
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 189g vs 215g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pop 9 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 44 points higher (86/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (78/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (66/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Tecno Pop 9 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3740528 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 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 / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.0×8.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Tecno Pop 9
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Tecno Pop 9
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Tecno Pop 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Tecno Pop 9 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Tecno Pop 9 by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Tecno Pop 9
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (94/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (78/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 (66/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 by 44 points (86/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 9 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Tecno Pop 9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pop 9 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 9 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Tecno Pop 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.