Tecno Pop 8 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Tecno Pop 8 (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 35/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 333,647); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pop 8 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop 8
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Pop 8 better?
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pop 8 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 (100/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pop 8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 333647 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 (Go edition) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 8
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 8
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pop 8 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Tecno Pop 8 by 93.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 (100/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 (94/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 8 by 57 points (92/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 8 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Tecno Pop 8 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pop 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 8 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.