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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 50
Vivo X500
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).
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
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 50
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2644
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 50
- 6150 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
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.