Tecno Pova 6 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Tecno Pova 6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $200 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 51/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 6
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Tecno Pova 6 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $650
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 70W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 6 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 33 points higher (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Tecno Pova 6 — 62/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 82/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (91/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 6 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 6 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, HIOS 14 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.2×76.8×7.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $650 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 6
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 6
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. Tecno Pova 6 was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (91/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 6 is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 6 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 by 33 points (84/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 6 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Tecno Pova 6 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 6 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 6 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 6 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.