Tecno Camon 17 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Tecno Camon 17 Pro (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 46/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 535,127); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Camon 17 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 17 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (85/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 17 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.9×77.0×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 48MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 17 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Tecno Camon 17 Pro by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (85/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 17 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro by 46 points (92/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 17 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Tecno Camon 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 17 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 17 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 17 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.