Tecno Pova Curve vs Vivo iQOO Z11i
The Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate, while the Vivo iQOO Z11i (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $219 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 58/100 vs 39/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z11i has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Tecno Pova Curve is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 568,395); the Tecno Pova Curve has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z11i doesn't; the Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably lighter (189g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova Curve
Vivo iQOO Z11i
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2115
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 189g vs 209g
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11i better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $175 vs $219
- Overall rating 39/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova Curve vs the Vivo iQOO Z11i, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 19 points higher (58/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (64/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Tecno Pova Curve — 72/100, Vivo iQOO Z11i — 46/100; 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 Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (39/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (70/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova Curve | Vivo iQOO Z11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $219 | $175 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Z11i
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova Curve and Vivo iQOO Z11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova Curve leads Vivo iQOO Z11i by 54.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $44. Vivo iQOO Z11i was $44 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (89/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (39/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (70/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova Curve or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z11i — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Curve and the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Tecno Pova Curve has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11i — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova Curve or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Tecno Pova Curve leads on camera score (39/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova Curve or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
The Tecno Pova Curve leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova Curve over the Vivo iQOO Z11i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Tecno Pova Curve (89/100 vs 55/100).