Tecno Camon 15 Air vs Vivo X500
The Tecno Camon 15 Air (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 177,554); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 15 Air doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 15 Air
Vivo X500
What makes Tecno Camon 15 Air better?
- Overall rating 29/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 15 Air vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air (50/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 15 Air | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; HIOS 6.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.5×9.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 15 Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 15 Air
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 15 Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 15 Air and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Tecno Camon 15 Air by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 15 Air
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air (94/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air (50/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 15 Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Air by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 15 Air and the Vivo X500?
The Tecno Camon 15 Air has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 15 Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 15 Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 15 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.