Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek 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 — 44/100 vs 30/100 (a 14-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is thinner (7.8mm vs 8.9mm).

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Performance 21
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 63
Design 50
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 Ultra better?
  • 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 (21/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 14 points higher (44/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (21/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (63/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (65/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra: The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra 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 Ultra Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 1700848
Geekbench Single 1398
Geekbench Multi 4313
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 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
40
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • 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 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 30W
63
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 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (21/100 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 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (63/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (65/100 vs 50/100).

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 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 14 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 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

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 (40/100 vs 27/100).

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

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (21/100 vs 0/100).

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

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