Tecno Pova 5 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Tecno Pova 5 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 50/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 554,590); the Vivo iQOO 13 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.0mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 5
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Tecno Pova 5 better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 219g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 34 points higher (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (73/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (55/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 5 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, HIOS 13 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 580 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.6×9.0 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 5
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 5 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Tecno Pova 5 by 82.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (99/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (73/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (55/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 by 34 points (84/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 5 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Tecno Pova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 5 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 5 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.