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TECNO POVA Slim 5G vs Vivo Y500 (4G)

TECNO POVA Slim 5G
43.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Vivo Y500 (4G)
49.5Inno Score
21.8Performance28.9
79.4Display75.9
30.1Camera34.1
54Battery70.9
44Features46.7
6 spec wins — TECNO POVA Slim 5G6 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)

InnoReviews verdict

Vivo Y500 (4G) wins this phone face-off, 49.5 to 43.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and performance (+7). 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

  • Stronger display score: 79 vs 76
  • 27% lower thickness: 6 mm vs 8.2 mm
  • 26% lower weight: 156 g vs 210 g
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
  • Has 5G — the other doesn't

Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 22
  • Stronger camera score: 34 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 71 vs 54
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 57% higher capacity: 8,100 mAh vs 5,160 mAh

Display

Display comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Screen size6.78 ″6.83 ″+1%
Panel typeAMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1224x27201260x2800
Pixel density440 ppi449 ppi+2%
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits5,000 nits+11%
Screen-to-body—90.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 6400Unisoc T7300
Geekbench 6 (single)658Bottom 11%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,813Bottom 11%—
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Max video1440p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%

Battery

Battery comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Capacity5,160 mAh8,100 mAh+57%
Wired charging45 W+2%44 W

Design

Design comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Weight156 g+26%210 g
Thickness6 mm+27%8.2 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68/IP69
Frame material—Plastic

Connectivity

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

Software

Software comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
OS at launchHiOS 15 (Android 15)Android 16 (OriginOS 6)
OS update pledge1 years—

Audio

Audio comparison: TECNO POVA Slim 5G versus Vivo Y500 (4G)
SpecTECNO POVA Slim 5GVivo Y500 (4G)
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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