Tecno Pova 7 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Tecno Pova 7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $200 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 88/100 vs 53/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7
Vivo iQOO 15
What makes Tecno Pova 7 better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $599
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 30W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 67/100). Value score: Tecno Pova 7 — 66/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 90/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (99/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Tecno Pova 7 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 40W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, HIOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×75.6×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 7 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Tecno Pova 7 by 77.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Tecno Pova 7 was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (99/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (85/100 vs 67/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Tecno Pova 7 are nearly equal (48/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Tecno Pova 7 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.