Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8350, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $450 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5100); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is faster in AnTuTu (1,724,757 vs 879,714); the Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably lighter (193g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Tecno Camon 40 Premier better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1724757 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1398 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4313 vs 2813
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 193g vs 213g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 70W
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $450
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 40 Premier vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Tecno Camon 40 Premier scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Tecno Camon 40 Premier — 70/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; 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 Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (70/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (74/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (66/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 40 Premier | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8350 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1724757 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1398 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4313 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 70W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 161.0×75.0×7.7 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 40 Premier
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 70W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 40 Premier and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 96.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $265. Vivo Y500 (China) was $265 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (70/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 40 Premier (74/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 40 Premier notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (66/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 (China) — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 40 Premier and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 40 Premier or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier leads on performance (70/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 40 Premier over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Tecno Camon 40 Premier is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.