Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 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 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 575,630).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Pova 7 Neo

Performance 44
Display 54
Camera 39
Battery 71
Portability 49
Value for money 74

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Tecno Pova 7 Neo better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 49/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 575630
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2014
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Neo vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Tecno Pova 7 Neo Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 575630 4838033
Geekbench Single 727 4188
Geekbench Multi 2014 13145
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2460 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 45W 100W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 108 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 Android 16
NFC — yes
Protection — IP68
Weight 210 g —
Launch price $140 —

Camera comparison

Tecno Pova 7 Neo

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
39
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Tecno Pova 7 Neo

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Pova 7 Neo

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless charging: no data
71
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Pova 7 Neo and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Pova 7 Neo MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate
49/100
575630 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +88.1%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 88.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Pova 7 Neo

$140

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (100/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (94/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo (87/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 7 Neo by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Neo and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Tecno Pova 7 Neo has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Neo 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 7 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.