Tecno Pova 4 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Tecno Pova 4 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, 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 40/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 4
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Pova 4 better?
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 4 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (85/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 4 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, HIOS | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×77.5×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 4
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 4
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 4
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 4 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Tecno Pova 4 by 88.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 (85/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 4 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 4 by 52 points (92/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 4 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Tecno Pova 4 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 4 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 4 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 4 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.