Tecno Pova 7 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Tecno Pova 7 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro leads — 36/100 vs 30/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.

The Tecno Pova 7 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Pro
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 39
Battery 57
Design 56
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 195g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Tecno Pova 7 Pro scores 6 points higher (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro leads (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Tecno Pova 7 Pro: The Tecno Pova 7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova 7 Pro Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 877641
Geekbench Single 1011
Geekbench Multi 2813
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2720 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 44W
Wireless charging 30W 0W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, HIOS 15 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 163.5×75.9×8.2 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 195 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 30W
57
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 56/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Pova 7 Pro edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Pova 7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Pova 7 Pro leads on camera score (39/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Pova 7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.