Tecno Pova 7 vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Tecno Pova 7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 879,714); the Tecno Pova 7 is noticeably lighter (207g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Tecno Pova 7 better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $799
- Better portability (45/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 30W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Tecno Pova 7 — 66/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (92/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HIOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×75.6×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 30W
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 7 and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Tecno Pova 7 by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Tecno Pova 7 was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (99/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (99/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (92/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova 7 is a bit better (45/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Tecno Pova 7 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.