Tecno Pova 7 4G vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12

The Tecno Pova 7 4G (2025) runs on the Helio G100 Ultimate, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 49/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 575,630).

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 4G by 27 points (76/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Pova 7 4G

Performance 44
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 60
Portability 24
Value for money 66

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 35
Battery 80
Portability 38
Value for money —

What makes Tecno Pova 7 4G better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (39/100 vs 35/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 575630
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2014
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (38/100 vs 24/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 4G vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 27 points higher (76/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 4G (99/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 4G (99/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 4G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 4G (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 24/100).

Vivo iQOO Neo 12: The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Tecno Pova 7 4G Vivo iQOO Neo 12
Processor Helio G100 Ultimate Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 575630 4647154
Geekbench Single 727 3639
Geekbench Multi 2014 11047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1440x3200
Refresh rate 120 Hz 185 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 2200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP69
Dimensions 168.6×76.6×9.3 mm 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm
Weight — 225 g
Launch price $175 —

Camera comparison

Tecno Pova 7 4G

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Display comparison

Tecno Pova 7 4G

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 185 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Pova 7 4G

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Pova 7 4G and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Pova 7 4G Helio G100 Ultimate
49/100
575630 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
76/100 +87.6%
4647154 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Tecno Pova 7 4G by 87.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Pova 7 4G

$175

Vivo iQOO Neo 12

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 4G (99/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 4G (99/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 4G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 4G (80/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a bit better (38/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 4G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 4G by 27 points (76/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 4G and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Tecno Pova 7 4G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 4G or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 4G over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?

The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.