Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs Vivo X500
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $450 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,724,757); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Vivo X500
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $820
- Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1724757
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1398
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4313
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 70W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100, Vivo X500 — 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 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (66/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 40 Premier and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Tecno Camon 40 Premier by 56.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. Tecno Camon 40 Premier was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (96/100 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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (84/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (66/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Tecno Camon 40 Premier — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Vivo X500?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 40 Premier over the Vivo X500?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.