TCL K70 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The TCL K70 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $149 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 43/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 575,630); the TCL K70 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL K70
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes TCL K70 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $185
- Better portability (62/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL K70 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 12 points higher (55/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 48/100). Value score: TCL K70 — 60/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the TCL K70 (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the TCL K70 (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL K70 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 575630 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 750 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.7×79.1×8.3 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $149 | $185 |
Camera comparison
TCL K70
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
TCL K70
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL K70
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL K70 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads TCL K70 by 34.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $36. TCL K70 was $36 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the TCL K70 (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the TCL K70 (74/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL K70 is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL K70 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably better than the TCL K70 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the TCL K70 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The TCL K70 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the TCL K70 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the TCL K70 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 48/100).