TECNO POVA Slim 5G vs Vivo X500
21.8Performance46.7
79.4Display81
30.1Camera70.5
54Battery88.7
44Features76
4 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G7 spec wins — Vivo X500
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X500 wins this phone face-off, 69.6 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+40) and battery (+35). TECNO POVA Slim 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 Slim 5G
- 27% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.2 mm
- 26% lower weight: 156 g vs 211 g
- 13% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 4,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 22
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 54
- Stronger features score: 76 vs 44
- 400% higher OS update pledge: 5 years vs 1 years
Display
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.78 ″+3% | 6.59 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1260x2750 |
| Pixel density | 440 ppi | 459 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+13% | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 95.1 % |
Performance
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 658Bottom 11% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,813Bottom 11% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.1 x |
| Max video | 1440p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,160 mAh | 7,500 mAh+45% |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | — | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 156 g+26% | 211 g |
| Thickness | 6 mm+27% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 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 | USB-C 3.2 |
Software
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | HiOS 15 (Android 15) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
| OS update pledge | 1 years | 5 years+400% |
Audio
| Spec | TECNO POVA Slim 5G | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |