Tecno Pova Curve vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Tecno Pova Curve (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7300 Ultimate, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Curve leads — 58/100 vs 50/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Curve has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 4500); the Tecno Pova Curve is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 750,481); the Tecno Pova Curve has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova Curve
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Tecno Pova Curve better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (64/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 189g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova Curve vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Tecno Pova Curve scores 8 points higher (58/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve leads (64/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (64/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova Curve | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2436 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×74.6×7.5 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $219 | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Curve
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Curve
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2436
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova Curve
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova Curve and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova Curve leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 17.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova Curve and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 and the Tecno Pova Curve are nearly equal (40/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Curve notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (64/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova Curve or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Tecno Pova Curve edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Curve and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Tecno Pova Curve has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Should you choose the Tecno Pova Curve over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
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 (64/100 vs 38/100).