TCL 505 vs Vivo X500
The TCL 505 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 28/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5010); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 193,858); the TCL 505 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 505
Vivo X500
What makes TCL 505 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 211g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5010 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 505 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (96/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 505 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5010 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.3×76.7×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
TCL 505
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL 505
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 505
- 5010 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 505 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads TCL 505 by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
TCL 505
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (96/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 505 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL 505 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 505 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL 505 by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 505 and the Vivo X500?
The TCL 505 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 505 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 505 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the TCL 505 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.