Tecno Phantom V Fold vs Vivo Y500 (China)

The Tecno Phantom V Fold (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000+, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads — 64/100 vs 55/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5000); the Tecno Phantom V Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,540,240 vs 879,714); the Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably lighter (213g vs 299g).

The Tecno Phantom V Fold edges out the Vivo Y500 (China) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Phantom V Fold

Performance 74
Display 79
Camera 58
Battery 48
Portability 47
Value for money —

Vivo Y500 (China)

Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 30
Battery 74
Portability 49
Value for money 74

What makes Tecno Phantom V Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1540240 vs 879714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1967 vs 1011
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5401 vs 2813

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (58/100 vs 30/100)

What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?

  • Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 213g vs 299g

  • Longer battery life (74/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better portability (49/100 vs 47/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Phantom V Fold vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Tecno Phantom V Fold scores 9 points higher (64/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold leads (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (58/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).

Tecno Phantom V Fold: The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Tecno Phantom V Fold Vivo Y500 (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ MediaTek Dimensity 7300
AnTuTu 1540240 879714
Geekbench Single 1967 1011
Geekbench Multi 5401 2813
Display 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2000x2296 1080x2392
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 8200 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13, HiOS 13 Fold Android 15
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions — 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm
Weight 299 g 213 g
Launch price — $185

Camera comparison

Tecno Phantom V Fold

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
58
camera

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Tecno Phantom V Fold

  • 7.8" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2000x2296
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Phantom V Fold

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • 8200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Phantom V Fold and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Phantom V Fold MediaTek Dimensity 9000+
64/100
1540240 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 7300
55/100 -75.1%
879714 AnTuTu

Tecno Phantom V Fold leads Vivo Y500 (China) by 75.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Phantom V Fold

Price unknown

Vivo Y500 (China)

$185

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Tecno Phantom V Fold notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (58/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom V Fold (74/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Tecno Phantom V Fold are nearly equal (49/100 vs 47/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold edges out the Vivo Y500 (China) by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom V Fold and the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on camera score (58/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom V Fold or the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold leads on performance (74/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Phantom V Fold over the Vivo Y500 (China)?

The Tecno Phantom V Fold is a better fit for active users.