Tecno Pova Neo 5G vs Vivo X500
The Tecno Pova Neo 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 569,913); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Pova Neo 5G doesn't; the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
Vivo X500
What makes Tecno Pova Neo 5G better?
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pova Neo 5G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (50/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pova Neo 5G | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, HIOS 8.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.8×77.9×9.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pova Neo 5G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Tecno Pova Neo 5G by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pova Neo 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G (50/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pova Neo 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Pova Neo 5G by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pova Neo 5G and the Vivo X500?
The Tecno Pova Neo 5G has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pova Neo 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pova Neo 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pova Neo 5G 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.