TCL 605 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The TCL 605 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 605
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes TCL 605 better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 605 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (85/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 605 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 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 / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×76.2×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | $169 | — |
Camera comparison
TCL 605
- 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 605
- 6.7" 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 605
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 605 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads TCL 605 by 92.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (85/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 605 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the TCL 605 by 56 points (92/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 605 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The TCL 605 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 605 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 605 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the TCL 605 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.