Tecno Pova Neo 5G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Tecno Pova Neo 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, 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). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 569,913); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pova Neo 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Pova Neo 5G better?
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova Neo 5G 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 42/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (85/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova Neo 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 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 | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.8×77.9×9.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
- 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 Neo 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova Neo 5G and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Tecno Pova Neo 5G by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (85/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova Neo 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Neo 5G and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Tecno Pova Neo 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova Neo 5G 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 Neo 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova Neo 5G 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.