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Tecno Pova 6 Neo vs Cubot Max 5

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Tecno Pova 6 Neo vs Cubot Max 5

57 out of 100
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
VS
65 out of 100
Cubot Max 5
Tecno Pova 6 Neo
Cubot Max 5

Here we compared two mid-range smartphones: the 6.78-inch Tecno Pova 6 Neo (with MediaTek Helio G99 Ultimate) that was released on April 4, 2024, against the Cubot Max 5, which is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 8200 and came out 3 months after. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Tecno Pova 6 Neo
  • Water-resistant body (IP53 classification)
  • Comes with 1900 mAh larger battery capacity: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Expandable storage via MicroSD card
  • Supports Dolby Atmos sound technology
  • Weighs 17 grams less
  • Includes a 3.5 mm headphone audio jack port
Reasons to consider the Cubot Max 5
  • 2x better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (848K versus 415K)
  • Higher display refresh rate – 144 Hz
  • Has 50% more RAM: 12GB versus 8GB
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • Ability to record video in 4K resolution
  • Compatible with Wi-Fi 6 wireless networks
  • Faster storage type - UFS 3.1 versus UFS 2.2
  • More energy-efficient CPU – Dimensity 8200
  • 72% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1241 and 720 points

Review

Evaluation of Tecno Pova 6 Neo and Cubot Max 5 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
Scores with a red asterisk (*) are approximate and may change in the future as we gather more data.
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Pova 6 Neo
vs
Max 5

Display

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Size6.78 inches6.95 inches
Resolution1080 x 2460 pixels1080 x 2460 pixels
Aspect ratio21:921:9
PPI396 ppi387 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateNo -
Max rated brightness580 nits500 nits
HDR supportNoNo
Screen protectionTempered glassTempered glass
Screen-to-body ratio83.1%82.2%
Display features - DCI-P3 -

Design and build

Height168.6 mm (6.64 inches)173.9 mm (6.85 inches)
Width76.6 mm (3.02 inches)78.9 mm (3.11 inches)
Thickness9.23 mm (0.36 inches)9.2 mm (0.36 inches)
Weight206 g (7.27 oz)223 g (7.87 oz)
WaterproofIP53No
Rear materialPlasticPlastic
Frame materialPlasticPlastic
ColorsBlack, Silver, GreenWhite, Black
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-buttonYes, in-button
Screen-to-body ratio
Pova 6 Neo+1%
83.1%
Max 5
82.2%

Performance

Tests of Tecno Pova 6 Neo and Cubot Max 5 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetMediaTek Helio G99 UltimateMediaTek Dimensity 8200
Max clock2200 MHz3100 MHz
CPU cores8 (2 + 6)8 (1 + 3 + 4)
Architecture- 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.2 GHz: Cortex-A76		- 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex A55
- 3 cores at 3 GHz: Cortex A78
- 1 core at 3.1 GHz: Cortex A78
L3 cache - 4 MB
ManufacturingTSMCTSMC
Lithography process6 nanometers4 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesMediaTek APU 580
GraphicsMali-G57 MP2Mali-G610 MP6
GPU shading units128768
GPU clock1000 MHz950 MHz
FLOPS~281.6 GFLOPS~1442 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Pova 6 Neo
720
Max 5+72%
1241
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Pova 6 Neo
1986
Max 5+92%
3810
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Pova 6 Neo
415874
Max 5+104%
848857
CPU127585242170
GPU71356222177
Memory99559186614
UX117374197896
Total score415874848857
Samples[9 tests]Less then 3

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB12 GB
Memory typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X
Memory clock2133 MHz2133 MHz
Channels22
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
Memory cardMicroSDNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 14
ROMHIOS 14 -

Battery

Capacity7000 mAh5100 mAh
Max charge power33 W33 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingNo No
Reverse chargingNoNo
Fast chargingYes (50% in 40 min)Yes (50% in 30 min)
Full charging time1:54 hr2:00 hr

Main camera

Matrix50 megapixels100 megapixels
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashDual LEDDual LED
StabilizationDigitalDigital
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingNoUp to 30FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 30FPSUp to 30FPS
Lenses1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Depth: 2 MP
1) Standard: 100 MP
2) Macro: 5 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
Standard lens
Image resolution50 MP100 MP
Aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Sensor - Omnivision OVA0B40
Sensor size - 1/1.8"
Pixel size - 0.61 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Macro lens
Image resolution - 5 MP
Sensor - Omnivision OV5670F
Sensor size - 1/3.4"
Pixel size - 1.12 micron
Stabilization - Digital

Selfie camera

Megapixels8 megapixels32 megapixels
Image resolution - 6528 x 4896
Aperture - f/2.3
Sensor - Sony IMX616
Sensor size - 1/2.8"
Pixel size - 0.8 micron
AutofocusNoPhase autofocus
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Video resolution1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.25.3
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version23.1
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortNoYes
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, GalileoGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*22
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
Multi SIM modeStandbyStandby
eSIM support*NoNo
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*13 -
5G supportNoYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackYesNo
FM radioYes -
Dolby AtmosYesNo

Other

CategoryMid-rangeMid-range
AnnouncedApril 2024July 2024
Release dateApril 2024July 2024
Launch price$180$265
Sensors - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerYes, 33 WYes, 33 W
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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