Tecno Camon 50 Pro vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $320 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads — 65/100 vs 55/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 6500); the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,059,715 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1059715 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2813
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (59/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (92/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $320
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 50 Pro vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Tecno Camon 50 Pro scores 10 points higher (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Tecno Camon 50 Pro — 66/100, 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 50 Pro and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (64/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (64/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 50 Pro | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1059715 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HIOS 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $320 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 50 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 50 Pro and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 20.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $135. Vivo Y500 (China) was $135 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (59/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro is a bit better (92/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (64/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (74/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (64/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo Y500 (China) — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 50 Pro and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 50 Pro or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Tecno Camon 50 Pro leads on camera score (64/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 50 Pro over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Tecno Camon 50 Pro (64/100 vs 30/100).