Tecno Pova Slim vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)

The Tecno Pova Slim (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova Slim leads — 32/100 vs 30/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Tecno Pova Slim has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Pova Slim has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Tecno Pova Slim is noticeably lighter (156g vs 188g).

The Tecno Pova Slim edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova Slim
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 26
Battery 46
Design 100
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Tecno Pova Slim better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 156g vs 188g

  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 65/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?

  • Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova Slim vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Tecno Pova Slim scores 2 points higher (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Slim are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Slim and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Slim significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Tecno Pova Slim: The Tecno Pova Slim is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Pova Slim Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6400 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 550018
Geekbench Single 803
Geekbench Multi 2047
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1224x2720 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 44W
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) 4500 nits 1800 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP64 IP54
Dimensions 164.2×75.9×6.0 mm 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm
Weight 156 g 188 g
Price
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Slim
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
26
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Slim
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1224x2720
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova Slim
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 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 Slim are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Tecno Pova Slim and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Tecno Pova Slim significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 65/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova Slim or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Pova Slim 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 Slim and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Pova Slim has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

Should you choose the Tecno Pova Slim over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

The Tecno Pova Slim is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.