Tecno Camon 50 vs Vivo X500

The Tecno Camon 50 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $180 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6150).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Camon 50

Performance 39
Display 92
Camera 40
Battery 64
Portability 58
Value for money 70

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Tecno Camon 50 better?

  • Lighter: 201g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $820

  • Better portability (58/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 750
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2100
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6150 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 92/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Camon 50 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Tecno Camon 50 — 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (96/100 vs 39/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Tecno Camon 50 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).

Vivo X500: The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Tecno Camon 50 Vivo X500
Processor MediaTek Helio G200 Ultimate MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu — 3930719
Geekbench Single 750 3302
Geekbench Multi 2100 10240
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1208x2644 1260x2750
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6150 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC — yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions — 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 201 g 211 g
Launch price $180 $820

Camera comparison

Tecno Camon 50

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
40
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Tecno Camon 50

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1208x2644
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
92
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Camon 50

  • 6150 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • Wireless charging: no data
64
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Camon 50

$180

Vivo X500

$820

Launch price difference: $640. Tecno Camon 50 was $640 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (96/100 vs 39/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Tecno Camon 50 are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (87/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 (84/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 50 is a bit better (58/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Camon 50 or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 50 by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 50 and the Vivo X500?

The Tecno Camon 50 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 50 or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 50 or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 39/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Camon 50 over the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.