Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs Vivo S16e

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, while the Vivo S16e (2022) runs on the Exynos 1080. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 49/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo S16e is thinner (7.7mm vs 8.9mm).

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S16e — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Performance 70
Display 94
Camera 43
Battery 72
Portability 36
Value for money
Vivo S16e
Performance
Display 80
Camera 32
Battery 44
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 70W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Vivo S16e better?

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs the Vivo S16e, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 16 points higher (65/100 vs 49/100). 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 44/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). 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 S16e (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (70/100 vs 36/100).

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra: The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Vivo S16e: The Vivo S16e is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova 7 Ultra Vivo S16e
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8350 Ultimate Exynos 1080
AnTuTu 1700848
Geekbench Single 1398
Geekbench Multi 4313
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 70W 66W
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 11, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64
Dimensions 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm 162.5×75.8×7.7 mm
Weight 187 g
Price
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
43
camera
Vivo S16e
  • 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 S16e
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 70W
  • Wireless: 30W
72
battery
Vivo S16e
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).

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 S16e (72/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16e significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (70/100 vs 36/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Vivo S16e?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S16e — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Vivo S16e?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo S16e — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Vivo S16e?

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

Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra over the Vivo S16e?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo S16e is a better fit for everyday use.