Tecno Pova 5 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Tecno Pova 5 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 5
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Tecno Pova 5 better?
- Lighter: 219g vs 227g
- Better portability (36/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 5 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (99/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (99/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 5 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, HIOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 580 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.6×9.0 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 5
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 5 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Tecno Pova 5 by 87.9% 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (99/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (99/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (92/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra are nearly equal (36/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 5 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 5 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 5 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.