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TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G vs Vivo Y500 (4G)

WINNER
TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G
60.5Inno Score
VS
Vivo Y500 (4G)
49.5Inno Score
46.7Performance28.9
80.7Display75.9
41.9Camera34.1
66.6Battery70.9
86.7Features46.7
8 spec wins — TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G5 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G wins this phone face-off, 60.5 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+40) and performance (+18). Vivo Y500 (4G) 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 performance score: 47 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 81 vs 76
  • Stronger camera score: 42 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 87 vs 47
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB

Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)

  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 67
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 25% higher capacity: 8,100 mAh vs 6,500 mAh
  • 11% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 4,500 nits

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Screen size6.78 ″6.83 ″+1%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1208x26441260x2800
Pixel density429 ppi449 ppi+5%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits5,000 nits+11%
Screen-to-body93.2 %+3%90.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 7400 UltimateUnisoc T7300
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256/512GB128/256GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide8 MP—
Max video—1080p@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISYes—

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Capacity6,500 mAh8,100 mAh+25%
Wired charging45 W+2%44 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Weight189 g+10%210 g
Thickness7.4 mm+10%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68/IP69KIP68/IP69
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
5GYesNo
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCYesNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB-C 2.0

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
OS at launchHiOS 16 (Android 16)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA 8 Pro 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA 8 Pro 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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