TCL P80 Ultra vs Vivo X500
The TCL P80 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5800); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,099,769).
Profile comparison
Category scores
TCL P80 Ultra
Vivo X500
What makes TCL P80 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 197g vs 211g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1099769
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the TCL P80 Ultra vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Ultra (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the TCL P80 Ultra (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the TCL P80 Ultra (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the TCL P80 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | TCL P80 Ultra | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Elite | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1099769 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×77.7×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
TCL P80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
TCL P80 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
TCL P80 Ultra
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared TCL P80 Ultra and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads TCL P80 Ultra by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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TCL P80 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Ultra (96/100 vs 59/100).
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 notably outperforms the TCL P80 Ultra (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the TCL P80 Ultra (84/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the TCL P80 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the TCL P80 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the TCL P80 Ultra by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the TCL P80 Ultra and the Vivo X500?
The TCL P80 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the TCL P80 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the TCL P80 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the TCL P80 Ultra 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.