Tecno Phantom 9 vs Vivo X500
The Tecno Phantom 9 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 199,111); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom 9 doesn't; the Tecno Phantom 9 is noticeably lighter (164g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom 9
Vivo X500
What makes Tecno Phantom 9 better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 211g
- Better portability (82/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom 9 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (82/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom 9 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.3×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom 9
- Main: 16MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom 9
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom 9 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Tecno Phantom 9 by 94.9% 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 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (87/100 vs 22/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Phantom 9 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (82/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom 9 by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom 9 and the Vivo X500?
The Tecno Phantom 9 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 22/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom 9 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom 9 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.