Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $300 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,724,757).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $300 vs $840
- Better portability (44/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 70W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 30W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 72/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 72/100). Value score: Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 68/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 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 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 68.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $540. Tecno Pova 7 Ultra was $540 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (100/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (78/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (90/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.