Tecno Phantom X vs Vivo X500
The Tecno Phantom X (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 535,127); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Phantom X doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Phantom X
Vivo X500
What makes Tecno Phantom X better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Phantom X vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (84/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Phantom X | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×73.8×8.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Phantom X
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 48MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Phantom X
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Phantom X
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Phantom X and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Tecno Phantom X by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Phantom X
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (87/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X (84/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Phantom X or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom X and the Vivo X500?
The Tecno Phantom X has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom X or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom X or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Phantom X 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.