Tecno Pova Curve 2 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Tecno Pova Curve 2 (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7100, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads — 55/100 vs 53/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is faster in AnTuTu (971,424 vs 785,352); the Tecno Pova Curve 2 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova Curve 2
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Tecno Pova Curve 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2925 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 971424 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 1167 vs 995
- Lighter: 188g vs 195g
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova Curve 2 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Tecno Pova Curve 2 scores 2 points higher (55/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 leads (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Tecno Pova Curve 2 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Tecno Pova Curve 2 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (64/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova Curve 2 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2364 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×77.2×7.4 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2364
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova Curve 2
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova Curve 2 and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads Tecno Pova Curve 2 by 19.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Tecno Pova Curve 2 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Tecno Pova Curve 2 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve 2 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (64/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova Curve 2 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Tecno Pova Curve 2 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 Curve 2 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Tecno Pova Curve 2 has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Should you choose the Tecno Pova Curve 2 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Tecno Pova Curve 2 (64/100 vs 48/100).