Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z9s

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, while the Vivo iQOO Z9s (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. 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 5500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,672,071 vs 877,641); the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9s is noticeably lighter (180g vs 209g).

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9s — 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 72
Vivo iQOO Z9s
Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 54
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1672071 vs 877641
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2813
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 70W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s better?
  • Lighter: 180g vs 209g

  • Better portability (76/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z9s, 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 55/100). 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 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (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 Z9s (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (76/100 vs 44/100).

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra: The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO Z9s: The Vivo iQOO Z9s is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova 7 Ultra Vivo iQOO Z9s
Processor Dimensity 8350 Ultimate MediaTek Dimensity 7300
AnTuTu 1672071 877641
Geekbench Single 1398 1011
Geekbench Multi 4313 2813
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2392
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5500 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 / 12GB
Storage 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15 / HIOS 15 Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP64
Dimensions 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm 163.7×75.0×7.5 mm
Weight 209 g 180 g
Launch price $300
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
43
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9s
  • Main: 50MP f/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 Z9s
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 30W
72
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9s
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z9s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra Dimensity 8350 Ultimate
65/100
1672071 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z9s MediaTek Dimensity 7300
53/100 -90.5%
877641 AnTuTu

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Vivo iQOO Z9s by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
$300
Vivo iQOO Z9s
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (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 Z9s (72/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (76/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9s — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z9s?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9s — 53/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z9s?

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 Z9s?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z9s?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Z9s is a better fit for everyday use.