Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra (2025) runs on the Dimensity 8350 Ultimate, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $300 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads — 65/100 vs 55/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,673,316 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Tecno Pova 7 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1673316 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2813
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 213g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (43/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 70W
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $300
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 72/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra scores 10 points higher (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads (43/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Tecno Pova 7 Ultra — 68/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 7 Ultra | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 8350 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1673316 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HIOS 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×75.2×8.9 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $300 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- Wireless: 30W
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 90.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $115. Vivo Y500 (China) was $115 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a bit better (43/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra are nearly equal (74/100 vs 72/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 (China) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on camera score (43/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 7 Ultra over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Tecno Pova 7 Ultra is a better fit for active users.