Tecno Camon 50 Ultra vs Vivo X500
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $249 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 971,081); the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (178g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
Vivo X500
What makes Tecno Camon 50 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $249 vs $820
- Better portability (74/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 971081
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3185
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Tecno Camon 50 Ultra — 76/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (74/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 50 Ultra | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 971081 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1208x2644 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×77.0×7.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $249 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 50 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Camon 50 Ultra and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Tecno Camon 50 Ultra by 75.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $571. Tecno Camon 50 Ultra was $571 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (96/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (87/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra (84/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (74/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra and the Vivo X500?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 50 Ultra over the Vivo X500?
The Tecno Camon 50 Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.