Tecno Camon 12 Air vs Vivo X500
The Tecno Camon 12 Air (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 21/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 155,362); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 Air doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 Air is noticeably lighter (181g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 12 Air
Vivo X500
What makes Tecno Camon 12 Air better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 211g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 Air vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 68 points higher (89/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Air notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 Air | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.1×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Air
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Air
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 12 Air
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 12 Air and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Tecno Camon 12 Air by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 12 Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Air notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Air by 68 points (89/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 Air and the Vivo X500?
The Tecno Camon 12 Air has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 12 Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 Air 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.