Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs Vivo Y78

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, while the Vivo Y78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 51/100 (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 64 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,700,848 vs 639,509); the Vivo Y78 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 209g).

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo Y78 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Performance 70
Display 94
Camera 43
Battery 72
Portability 44
Value for money 72
Vivo Y78
Performance 48
Display 79
Camera 40
Battery 48
Portability 74
Value for money
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1700848 vs 639509
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 912
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2244
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 70W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (43/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y78 better?
  • Lighter: 177g vs 209g

  • Better portability (74/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs the Vivo Y78, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 14 points higher (65/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (70/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Vivo Y78 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (72/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (74/100 vs 44/100).

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra: The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Vivo Y78: The Vivo Y78 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova 7 Ultra Vivo Y78
Processor Dimensity 8350 Ultimate MediaTek Dimensity 7020
AnTuTu 1700848 639509
Geekbench Single 1398 912
Geekbench Multi 4313 2244
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" 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 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB 256GB
OS Android 15 / HIOS 15 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm
Weight 209 g 177 g
Launch price $300
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
43
camera
Vivo Y78
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Vivo Y78
  • 6.8" 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 Y78
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and Vivo Y78, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra Dimensity 8350 Ultimate
65/100
1700848 AnTuTu
Vivo Y78 MediaTek Dimensity 7020
51/100 -166.0%
639509 AnTuTu

Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Vivo Y78 by 166.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
$300
Vivo Y78
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (70/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Vivo Y78 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (72/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y78 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (74/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Vivo Y78?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo Y78 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Vivo Y78?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo Y78 — 51/100.

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Vivo Y78?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (70/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra over the Vivo Y78?

The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo Y78 is a better fit for everyday use.