Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $450 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 73/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,724,757).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $970
- Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 70W
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 17 points higher (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 40 Premier and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 65.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $520. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $520 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (100/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (81/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 40 Premier over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.