Tecno Camon 17 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Tecno Camon 17 Pro (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-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 535,127); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 17 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Tecno Camon 17 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 201g vs 211g
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 17 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 17 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2460 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 7.6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.9×77.0×9.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 48MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 17 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Tecno Camon 17 Pro by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 17 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro (84/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Tecno Camon 17 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 17 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 17 Pro by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 17 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Tecno Camon 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 17 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 17 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 17 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.