TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
46.7Performance64.4
80.7Display82.8
41.9Camera75.4
66.6Battery88.7
86.7Features100
2 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G7 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X500 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 78.7 to 60.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+34) 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
- 17% lower weight: 189 g vs 229 g
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 75 vs 42
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 67
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″ | 6.85 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 429 ppi | 507 ppi+18% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+2% | 4,400 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 93.2 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5 x |
| Max video | — | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,500 mAh | 8,000 mAh+23% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | — | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 189 g+17% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | — |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 16 (Android 16) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |
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