TCL P80 5G vs Vivo X500
The TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $229 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL P80 5G
Vivo X500
What makes TCL P80 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $820
- Overall rating 55/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL P80 5G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: TCL P80 5G — 64/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (84/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL P80 5G | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2766 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $820 |
Camera comparison
TCL P80 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL P80 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL P80 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL P80 5G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads TCL P80 5G by 77.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $591. TCL P80 5G was $591 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G (84/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL P80 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 5G by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the TCL P80 5G and the Vivo X500?
The TCL P80 5G has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL P80 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL P80 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the TCL P80 5G 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.