Tecno Pova 7 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Tecno Pova 7 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova 7 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Pova 7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 207g).

The Tecno Pova 7 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 26
Battery 57
Design 41
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Tecno Pova 7 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 207g

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Tecno Pova 7 scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Tecno Pova 7 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Tecno Pova 7: The Tecno Pova 7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova 7 Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 854047
Geekbench Single 1011
Geekbench Multi 2813
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 44W
Wireless charging 30W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, HIOS 15 Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 167.3×75.6×8.9 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 207 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
26
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 30W
57
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Tecno Pova 7 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova 7 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (57/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 (65/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Pova 7 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Pova 7 has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Pova 7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.