Tecno Phantom X2 vs Vivo X500

The Tecno Phantom X2 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,504,467).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Tecno Phantom X2

Performance 71
Display 79
Camera 50
Battery 51
Portability 48
Value for money —

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Tecno Phantom X2 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 203g vs 211g

  • Overall rating 62/100

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1504467
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1693
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4384
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5160 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 50/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Phantom X2 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).

Tecno Phantom X2: The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Tecno Phantom X2 Vivo X500
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9000 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 1504467 3930719
Geekbench Single 1693 3302
Geekbench Multi 4384 10240
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2750
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, HIOS 12 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.6×72.7×8.9 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 203 g 211 g
Launch price — $820

Camera comparison

Tecno Phantom X2

  • Main: 64MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
50
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Tecno Phantom X2

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Tecno Phantom X2

  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Tecno Phantom X2 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Tecno Phantom X2 MediaTek Dimensity 9000
62/100
1504467 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +61.7%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Tecno Phantom X2 by 61.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Tecno Phantom X2

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (96/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (87/100 vs 50/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 (84/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Tecno Phantom X2 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Phantom X2 by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Phantom X2 and the Vivo X500?

The Tecno Phantom X2 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 50/100).

Which is more powerful: the Tecno Phantom X2 or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Phantom X2 over the Vivo X500?

The Tecno Phantom X2 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.