Tecno Camon 16 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Tecno Camon 16 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G70, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 317,084); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 16 Pro doesn't; the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 16 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Tecno Camon 16 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 207g vs 211g
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 317084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1345
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 37/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 16 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (96/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 16 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G70 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 317084 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 417 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1345 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1640 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, HIOS 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.9×77.2×9.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 16 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 16 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1640
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 16 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 16 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Tecno Camon 16 Pro by 91.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 16 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (96/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (94/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 16 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 16 Pro by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 16 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Tecno Camon 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 16 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 16 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 16 Pro 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.