TCL 505 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The TCL 505 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 28/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5010); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 193,858).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 505
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes TCL 505 better?
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 505 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 64 points higher (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 505 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×76.7×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
TCL 505
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL 505
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 505
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 505 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads TCL 505 by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 505 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 505 by 64 points (92/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 505 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The TCL 505 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 505 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 505 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the TCL 505 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.