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; estimated prices are $219 and $175. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 37/100 vs 26/100 (a 11-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 (877,641 vs 560,863); 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).

The Tecno Pova Curve is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z11i — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova Curve
Performance 2
Display 100
Camera 35
Battery 49
Design 63
Value for money 95
Vivo iQOO Z11i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 0
Battery 48
Design 38
Value for money 98
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 877641 vs 560863
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2249
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 189g vs 209g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z11i better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5500 mAh
  • Cheaper: $175 vs $219

  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 95/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova Curve vs the Vivo iQOO Z11i, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 11 points higher (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Vivo iQOO Z11i 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 Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Vivo iQOO Z11i are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (63/100 vs 38/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11i and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).

Tecno Pova Curve: The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z11i: The Vivo iQOO Z11i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova Curve Vivo iQOO Z11i
Processor Dimensity 7300 Ultimate Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
AnTuTu 877641 560863
Geekbench Single 1011 923
Geekbench Multi 2813 2249
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
Price $219 $175
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Curve
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 13MP
35
camera
Vivo iQOO Z11i
  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2436
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z11i
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova Curve
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Vivo iQOO Z11i
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 15W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Pova Curve and Vivo iQOO Z11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Pova Curve Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
37/100
877641 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO Z11i Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
26/100 -56.5%
560863 AnTuTu

Tecno Pova Curve leads Vivo iQOO Z11i by 56.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Tecno Pova Curve
$219
Vivo iQOO Z11i
$175

Price difference: $44. Vivo iQOO Z11i is cheaper by $44.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Vivo iQOO Z11i 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 Tecno Pova Curve significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (35/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Vivo iQOO Z11i are nearly equal (49/100 vs 48/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z11i (63/100 vs 38/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z11i and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).

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 11 points.

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Curve and the Vivo iQOO Z11i?

The Tecno Pova Curve has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo iQOO Z11i — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova Curve or the Vivo iQOO Z11i?

The Tecno Pova Curve leads on camera score (35/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova Curve over the Vivo iQOO Z11i?

The Tecno Pova Curve is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z11i is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.