Tecno Pop 9 vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Tecno Pop 9 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads — 51/100 vs 42/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 528,398); the Tecno Pop 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Tecno Pop 9 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop 9
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Tecno Pop 9 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 203g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1114 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (66/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pop 9 vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) scores 9 points higher (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (58/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Tecno Pop 9 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (66/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pop 9 | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.0×8.0 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 9
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 9
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pop 9 and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Tecno Pop 9 by 44.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (58/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (66/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) and the Tecno Pop 9 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (66/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 9 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) edges out the Tecno Pop 9 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 9 and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Tecno Pop 9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pop 9 or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads on performance (58/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 9 over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Tecno Pop 9 (66/100 vs 44/100).