iQOO Z9 5G vs Tecno Pova 7

iQOO Z9 5G Graphene Blue Front and Back

69

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iQOO Z9 5G

₹19,495

Tecno Pova 7 Front and Back Geek Black

76

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Tecno Pova 7

₹14,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 7200MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
Display6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz6.78", IPS, 144 Hz
Camera50MP+2MP/16MP50MP+2MP/13MP
Battery5000 mAh6000 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForDisplay, Multimedia and Main CameraBattery, Performance, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality

General

ColorsBrushed Green, Graphene BlueMagic Silver, Geek Black, Oasis Green
LaunchMarch 12, 2024July 04, 2025
AvailabilityMarch 14, 2024July 10, 2025
Launch Price₹19,999₹12,999

Display

Winner:iQOO Z9 5G

TypeAMOLEDIPS
Refresh Rate120 Hz144 Hz
FeaturesHDRSDR
Size6.67 inches6.78 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels2400 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:9
Pixel Per Inch395 ppi396 ppi
Display Resolution1.5KFHD+
Peak Brightness1800 nits900 nits

Body

Winner:Tecno Pova 7

Weight188 grams207 grams
BackPlasticPlastic
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
Build QualityDT-Star2 Plus
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
IP ratingIP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersStereo Speakers
Front-

Processor

Winner:Tecno Pova 7

Chipset BrandMediaTekMediaTek
Chipset NameDimensity 7200Dimensity 7300 Ultimate
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G610 MC4Mali-G615 MC2
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkiniQOO FuntouchGoogle Android
OS Updates(Years)2 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:iQOO Z9 5G

Camera Resolution50 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution2 MP2 MP
Camera 2 TypeDepthDepth
FeaturesHDR, LED Flash, PanoramaHDR, Panorama
StabilizationOISEIS
Video

Selfie Camera

Winner:iQOO Z9 5G

Front Camera Resolution16 MP13 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesFace UnlockFace Unlock
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Winner:Tecno Pova 7

Capacity5000 mAh6000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Wireless Chargingtrue
Charging Speed44 W45 W

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotHybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE

Connectivity

Winner:iQOO Z9 5G

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.35.4
PositioningBeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, QZSSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
NFC-Yes
Radio-FM Radio

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Optical (under display)
AI FeaturesAI Eraser 2.0, AI Noise Suppresion, AI Studio, AI Writing
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor