Tecno Pova 8 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Tecno Pova 8 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 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 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Pova 8 Pro better?
- Overall rating 57/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova 8 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 34/100). 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 8 Pro (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Tecno Pova 8 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (85/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova 8 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 953150 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.3×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova 8 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Tecno Pova 8 Pro by 80.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (100/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Tecno Pova 8 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro (85/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova 8 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova 8 Pro by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova 8 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Tecno Pova 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova 8 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova 8 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova 8 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.