iQOO Z9 5G vs Tecno Pova Slim 5G

iQOO Z9 5G Graphene Blue Front and Back

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iQOO Z9 5G

₹19,798

Tecno Pova Slim Front and Back Slim White

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Tecno Pova Slim 5G

₹19,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 7200MediaTek Dimensity 6400
Display6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz6.78", AMOLED, 144Hz
Camera50MP+2MP/16MP (Front)50MP/13MP (Front)
Battery5000mAh, 44W5160mAh, 45W
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB

Top Recommendation

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

General

ColorsBrushed Green, Graphene BlueCool Black, Sky Blue, Slim White
LaunchMarch 12, 2024September 04, 2025
AvailabilityMarch 14, 2024September 08, 2025
Launch Price₹19,999₹19,999

Display

Winner:iQOO Z9 5G

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz144 Hz
FeaturesHDRSDR
Size6.67 inches6.78 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1224 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels2720 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch395 ppi440 ppi
Display Resolution1.5K1.5K
Peak Brightness1800 nits4500 nits

Body

Winner:Tecno Pova Slim 5G

Weight188 grams156 grams
BackPlastic
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
Build QualityDT-Star2 PlusMIL-810H
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
IP ratingIP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerStereo SpeakersMono Speaker
FrontGorilla Glass 7i

Processor

Winner:iQOO Z9 5G

Chipset BrandMediaTekMediaTek
Chipset NameDimensity 7200Dimensity 6400
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G610 MC4Mali-G57 MC2
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkiniQOO FuntouchHIOS
OS Updates(Years)2 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:iQOO Z9 5G

Camera Resolution50 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution2 MP
Camera 2 TypeDepth
FeaturesHDR, LED Flash, Night, Panorama, Portrait, Pro, Slow-Mo, Time-LapseLED Fash
StabilizationOISNo Stabilization
Videogyro-EIS, HDR

Selfie Camera

Winner:iQOO Z9 5G

Front Camera Resolution16 MP13 MP
Front Camera TypeWideSingle
FeaturesFace unlock
Video1080p@30fpsSupported

Battery

Winner:Tecno Pova Slim 5G

Capacity5000 mAh5160 mAh
Battery TypeLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed44 W45 W

Memory

Winner:iQOO Z9 5G

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4X

Network

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

Connectivity

Winner:iQOO Z9 5G

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axUnknown
Bluetooth5.3Unknown
PositioningBeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, QZSSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
NFC-
Radio-

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)
AI FeaturesAI Writing Assistant, Circle to Search
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor