Tecno Pova 3 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Tecno Pova 3 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G88, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 24/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 3 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Pova 3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).
Tecno Pova 3
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (28/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 230g
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Tecno Pova 3 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 6 points higher (30/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 3 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (65/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Tecno Pova 3 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G88 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 362744 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 430 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1375 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 173.1×78.5×9.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Tecno Pova 3
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova 3
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 3
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 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 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (28/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 3 is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 3 (65/100 vs 12/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 3 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Tecno Pova 3 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Tecno Pova 3 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 3 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Tecno Pova 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.