Tecno Pova Neo 3 vs Vivo X500

The Tecno Pova Neo 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 37/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 348,562); the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.3mm).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 by 52 points (89/100 vs 37/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Pova Neo 3

Performance 29
Display 43
Camera —
Battery 55
Portability 24
Value for money —

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Tecno Pova Neo 3 better?


  • Overall rating 37/100

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 348562
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 419
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1461
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 24/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Pova Neo 3 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 52 points higher (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (50/100 vs 24/100).

Vivo X500: The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Tecno Pova Neo 3 Vivo X500
Processor MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 348562 3930719
Geekbench Single 419 3302
Geekbench Multi 1461 10240
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1640 1260x2750
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 18W 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 4GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, HIOS Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 170.7×77.6×9.3 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight — 211 g
Launch price — $820

Camera comparison

Tecno Pova Neo 3

  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
—
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Tecno Pova Neo 3

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1640
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Pova Neo 3

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Pova Neo 3 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Pova Neo 3 MediaTek Helio G85
37/100
348562 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +91.1%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Tecno Pova Neo 3 by 91.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Pova Neo 3

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (96/100 vs 29/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (94/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (84/100 vs 55/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 (50/100 vs 24/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Pova Neo 3 or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 3 by 52 points (89/100 vs 37/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Neo 3 and the Vivo X500?

The Tecno Pova Neo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova Neo 3 or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 29/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Pova Neo 3 over the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.