TECNO POVA 7 5G vs vivo Y31
Key differences
- The vivo Y31 has the bigger battery: 6,500mAh against 6,000mAh.
- The TECNO POVA 7 5G charges faster, at 45W wired against 44W.
- The TECNO POVA 7 5G has the faster display at 144Hz.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | TECNO POVA 7 5G | vivo Y31 |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 7.2/10 | 6.2/10 |
| Brand | TECNO | vivo |
| Model | POVA 7 5G | Y31 |
| India launch date | 4 July 2025 | 15 September 2025 |
| First sale | 10 July 2025 | Not published |
| Launch price | From ₹14,999 | From ₹14,999 |
| Variants | 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB | 4GB RAM + 128GB · 6GB RAM + 128GB |
| Display | 6.78", FHD+, 2460x1080, 144Hz | 6.68", LCD, 1608x720, 120Hz |
| Screen protection | Not published | Not published |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Ultimate | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main | 50MP main |
| Front camera | 13MP | 8MP |
| Rear video | Not published | Not published |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 6,000mAh | 6,500mAh |
| Wired charging | 45W | 44W |
| Wireless charging | 30W | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Not published | Not published |
| Operating system | Android 15, HiOS 15 | Android 15, Funtouch OS 15 |
| OS updates promised | Not published | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | Not published | IP68/IP69 |
| Weight | Not published | 209 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.39 mm |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Not published |
| Bluetooth | Not published | 4.2 |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB 2.0 Type-C |
| Fingerprint | side | side-mounted |
| Colours | Geek Black, Magic Silver, Oasis Green | Diamond Green, Rose Red |
Frequently asked questions
TECNO POVA 7 5G or vivo Y31 — which is better?
On our spec score the TECNO POVA 7 5G is ahead, 7.2/10 against 6.2/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The vivo Y31 has the bigger battery: 6,500mAh against 6,000mAh. The TECNO POVA 7 5G charges faster, at 45W wired against 44W.