Tecno Pova 8 5G vs Vivo Y500 (4G)
32.4Performance28.9
56.5Display75.9
30.1Camera34.1
81.9Battery70.9
60Features46.7
5 spec wins — Tecno Pova 8 5G7 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Tecno Pova 8 5G scores 49.4 against 49.5 for Vivo Y500 (4G). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Vivo Y500 (4G) edges ahead in display and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Tecno Pova 8 5G
- Stronger performance score: 32 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 82 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Has 5G — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)
- Stronger display score: 76 vs 57
- Stronger camera score: 34 vs 30
- 426% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 950 nits
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- 18% higher Pixel density: 449 ppi vs 382 ppi
Display
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.76 ″ | 6.83 ″+1% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2344 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 382 ppi | 449 ppi+18% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 950 nits | 5,000 nits+426% |
| Screen-to-body | 91.4 %+1% | 90.3 % |
Performance
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | Unisoc T7300 |
| AnTuTu | 811,323 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,001Bottom 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,914Bottom 28% | — |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 99 %Top 20% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | No | — |
Battery
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 8,100 mAh+1% |
| Wired charging | 45 W+2% | 44 W |
| Active use endurance | 17 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 225 g | 210 g+7% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.2 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | No |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
Software
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HiOS 16) | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Tecno Pova 8 5G | Vivo Y500 (4G) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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