Tecno Camon 12 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 25/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 177,554); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 Pro is noticeably lighter (161g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Tecno Camon 12 Pro better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 192g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 65 points higher (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (84/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); HIOS 5.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.6×75.5×7.8 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 12 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 96.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 12 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (87/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (84/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 Pro by 65 points (90/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.