Tecno Pova 4 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Tecno Pova 4 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 4 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Pova 4 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.2mm).

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Tecno Pova 4 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 4 Pro
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 24
Battery 51
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Tecno Pova 4 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 4 Pro 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 4 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Tecno Pova 4 Pro are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 4 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 Pro (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Tecno Pova 4 Pro: The Tecno Pova 4 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova 4 Pro Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 408000
Geekbench Single 760
Geekbench Multi 1890
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, HIOS Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.8×77.0×9.2 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 4 Pro
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 4 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 4 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
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 Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 Pro (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Tecno Pova 4 Pro are nearly equal (27/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 4 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 Pro (65/100 vs 50/100).

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 4 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Tecno Pova 4 Pro by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 4 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Pova 4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Should you choose the Tecno Pova 4 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Pova 4 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.