Tecno Camon 12 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Tecno Camon 12 (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 22/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); 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 doesn't; the Tecno Camon 12 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 12
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Tecno Camon 12 better?
- Lighter: 170g vs 192g
- Better portability (75/100 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 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 12 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 68 points higher (90/100 vs 22/100). 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 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 12 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 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 | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 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 | 166.0×75.8×8.2 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 170 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 12
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 12
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 12
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 12 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Tecno Camon 12 by 96.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 12
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 (81/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 12 is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 12 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 12 by 68 points (90/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 12 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 12 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 12 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 12 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 12 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.