TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs Vivo X500
46.7Performance46.7
80.7Display81
41.9Camera70.5
66.6Battery88.7
86.7Features76
4 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G6 spec wins — Vivo X500
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X500 wins this phone face-off, 69.6 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+29) and battery (+22). TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 76
- 13% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 4,000 nits
- 10% lower weight: 189 g vs 211 g
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 67
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 100% higher Wired charging: 90 W vs 45 W
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+3% | 6.59 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1260x2750 |
| Pixel density | 429 ppi | 459 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+13% | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.2 % | 95.1 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.1 x |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 7,500 mAh+15% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | — | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+10% | 211 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+9% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 16 (Android 16) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 5 years |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |