Tecno Pova 5 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Tecno Pova 5 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6080, 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 50/100 (a 42-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 573,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 5 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Pova 5 Pro better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 573460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2020
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 68W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 5 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 5 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 573460 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2020 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, HIOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 580 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.5×76.5×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 5 Pro
- Main: —
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 5 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 5 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 5 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Tecno Pova 5 Pro by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 5 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 Pro by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 5 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Tecno Pova 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 5 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 5 Pro 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.