Tecno Phantom 9 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 31/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 199,111); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom 9
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Phantom 9 better?
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom 9 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (92/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (85/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom 9 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 164 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom 9 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Tecno Phantom 9 by 95.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (87/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (85/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom 9 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Tecno Phantom 9 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom 9 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.