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).
Tecno Pova Slim
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 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)
- Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Tecno Pova Slim
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Tecno Pova Slim
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Pova Slim
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
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.
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.