Tecno Camon 18 Premier vs Vivo X500
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 493,222).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Vivo X500
What makes Tecno Camon 18 Premier better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 211g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 18 Premier vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (84/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 18 Premier | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.9×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 18 Premier and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (96/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (87/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (84/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 18 Premier and the Vivo X500?
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 18 Premier 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.