Tecno Pova 3 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Tecno Pova 3 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads — 31/100 vs 24/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 3 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 230g).

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Tecno Pova 3 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 3
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 28
Battery 51
Design 12
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Tecno Pova 3 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 194g vs 230g

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 28/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 3 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) scores 7 points higher (31/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 3 leads (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 3 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (57/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Tecno Pova 3: The Tecno Pova 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova 3 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor MediaTek Helio G88 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 362744
Geekbench Single 430
Geekbench Multi 1375
Display 6.9" IPS LCD 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2460 1080x2388
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 25W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11, HIOS Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 173.1×78.5×9.4 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 230 g 194 g
Price
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 3
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
28
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 3
  • 6.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 3
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 3 is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (57/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 3 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) edges out the Tecno Pova 3 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 3 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Tecno Pova 3 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 3 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 28/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova 3 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Tecno Pova 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.