TCL P80 5G vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The TCL P80 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $229 and $185. Both devices score the same overall rating of 55/100. Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL P80 5G
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes TCL P80 5G better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $229
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
The TCL P80 5G and the Vivo Y500 (China) received the same MobileRank rating — 55/100. In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G leads (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 52/100). Value score: TCL P80 5G — 64/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the TCL P80 5G (74/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL P80 5G | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2766 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $185 |
Camera comparison
TCL P80 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
TCL P80 5G
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1280x2766
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL P80 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared TCL P80 5G and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $44. Vivo Y500 (China) was $44 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the TCL P80 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the TCL P80 5G (74/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL P80 5G or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Both devices scored 55/100. They are identical on performance — 55/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the TCL P80 5G and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The TCL P80 5G has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL P80 5G or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The TCL P80 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the TCL P80 5G 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 52/100).