Category Breakdown
Camera
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Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
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Battery capacity
≈ TieCharging
Pova 7
Wired charging speed (45W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
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Pova 7
Screen size (6.78")
WinsWeight
iQOO Z9x
Total weight (199g)
WinsValue
Pova 7
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (9.5/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | Pova 7 | iQOO Z9x |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.78" | 6.72" | |
| 1,080 × 2,460 | 1,080 × 2,408 | |
| IPS LCD, 144Hz | IPS LCD | |
| 144Hz | 120Hz | |
| — | 1,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Single | Dual | |
| No | No | |
| Accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Qualcomm SM6450 Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 12 GB | |
| 256 GB | 256 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 6,000 mAh | 6,000 mAh | |
| 45W | 44W | |
| 30W | No | |
Build | ||
| 207g | 199g | |
| 8.9mm | 8mm | |
| Plastic frame and back | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | |
| No certified water resistance | — | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Tecno Pova 7
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Tecno Pova 7
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
vivo iQOO Z9x
Highest resolution main camera.