Tecno Pop 9 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Tecno Pop 9 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pop 9 leads — 28/100 vs 26/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pop 9 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Tecno Pop 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 189g).
Tecno Pop 9
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 189g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 23/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 63/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pop 9 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Tecno Pop 9 scores 2 points higher (28/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Tecno Pop 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 9 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Tecno Pop 9 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | — | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.0×8.0 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Tecno Pop 9
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pop 9
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Tecno Pop 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pop 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 23/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pop 9 is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (83/100 vs 63/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 9 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Tecno Pop 9 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 9 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Tecno Pop 9 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 9 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 23/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 9 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Tecno Pop 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.