Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs Vivo S18e
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, while the Vivo S18e (2023) 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 4800); 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 Vivo S18e is noticeably lighter (193g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Vivo S18e
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 4800 mAh
- 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 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo S18e better?
- Faster charging: 80W vs 70W
- Lighter: 193g vs 209g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs the Vivo S18e, 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 52/100). 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 S18e (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 S18e (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (66/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | Vivo S18e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 80W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | 162.4×74.9×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo S18e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo S18e
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Vivo S18e
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and Vivo S18e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Vivo S18e by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo S18e
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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 S18e (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 S18e (72/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S18e notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (66/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Vivo S18e?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo S18e — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Vivo S18e?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo S18e — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Vivo S18e?
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 S18e?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra over the Vivo S18e?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.