Tecno Pova 5 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Tecno Pova 5 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 50/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 554,590); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 5
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Tecno Pova 5 better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 5 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 40 points higher (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (63/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 5 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, HIOS 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 580 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.6×9.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 5
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 5 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Tecno Pova 5 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (94/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (81/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 (63/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 5 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 5 by 40 points (90/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 5 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Tecno Pova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 5 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 5 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.