Tecno Phantom X vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Tecno Phantom X (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, 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 47/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 535,127); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom X doesn't.

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X by 43 points (90/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Phantom X

Performance 42
Display 67
Camera 49
Battery 40
Portability 40
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Tecno Phantom X better?


  • Overall rating 47/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 535127
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 672
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1908
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Phantom X vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 43 points higher (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (63/100 vs 40/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Tecno Phantom X Vivo X500 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 535127 5016623
Geekbench Single 672 4188
Geekbench Multi 1908 13145
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1216x2660
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 13 MP 64 MP
Front camera 48 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11, HIOS 7.6 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.5×73.8×8.7 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight — 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Tecno Phantom X

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 13MP
  • Front: 48MP
49
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Tecno Phantom X

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Phantom X

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
40
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Phantom X and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Phantom X MediaTek Helio G95
47/100
535127 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +89.3%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Tecno Phantom X by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Phantom X

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (100/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (94/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (87/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (81/100 vs 40/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (63/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Phantom X or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X by 43 points (90/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom X and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Tecno Phantom X has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom X or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom X or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Phantom X 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.