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).
Tecno Pova 7
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 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)
- Lighter: 188g vs 207g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 41/100)
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Tecno Pova 7
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova 7
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova 7
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 30W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
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.
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.