TCL 605 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The TCL 605 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $169 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 36/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL 605
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes TCL 605 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $970
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W 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 (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL 605 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 54 points higher (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 48/100). Value score: TCL 605 — 42/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the TCL 605 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL 605 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 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 / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×76.2×8.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $970 |
Camera comparison
TCL 605
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL 605
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL 605
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL 605 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads TCL 605 by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $801. TCL 605 was $801 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 605 (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the TCL 605 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL 605 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the TCL 605 by 54 points (90/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the TCL 605 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The TCL 605 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL 605 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL 605 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the TCL 605 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.