Tecno Phantom 9 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 31/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 199,111); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom 9
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Tecno Phantom 9 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 192g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6510 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 (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom 9 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 59 points higher (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (82/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom 9 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom 9 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Tecno Phantom 9 by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Phantom 9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (87/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (82/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 59 points (90/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom 9 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Tecno Phantom 9 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom 9 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.