Tecno Pova 6 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Tecno Pova 6 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Pova 6 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 6
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Tecno Pova 6 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Better portability (63/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1890
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 70W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 6 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Tecno Pova 6 — 62/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; 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 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (99/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 6 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, HIOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.2×76.8×7.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 6
- Main: 108MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 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 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Tecno Pova 6 was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (99/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (99/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (78/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 (92/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (63/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 6 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 6 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 6 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 6 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 6 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 6 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.