Tecno Pova 6 Neo vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Tecno Pova 6 Neo (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate, 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 43/100 (a 49-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Pova 6 Neo better?
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1890
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 6 Neo vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 38/100). 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 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (85/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 6 Neo | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, HIOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 580 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×76.6×9.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
- 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 6 Neo
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (100/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo (85/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 6 Neo or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 6 Neo by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 6 Neo and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Tecno Pova 6 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 6 Neo 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 6 Neo or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 6 Neo 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.