Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 53/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,673,316 vs 971,424); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 209g).

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

Performance 69
Display 94
Camera 43
Battery 72
Portability 44
Value for money 68

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

Performance 57
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 48
Portability 68
Value for money —

What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1673316 vs 971424
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1167
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2577
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 70W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 209g

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 12 points higher (65/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (68/100 vs 44/100).

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra: The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Tecno Pova 7 Ultra Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Dimensity 8350 Ultimate MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 1673316 971424
Geekbench Single 1398 1167
Geekbench Multi 4313 2577
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 70W 44W
Wireless charging 30W 0W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 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 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 209 g 188 g
Launch price $300 —

Camera comparison

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
43
camera

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 30W
72
battery

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra Dimensity 8350 Ultimate
65/100
1673316 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) MediaTek Dimensity 7200
53/100 -72.3%
971424 AnTuTu

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra

$300

Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (72/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (68/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

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

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.

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

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (43/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 57/100).

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

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.