Tecno Pop 9 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Tecno Pop 9 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 42/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Pop 9
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Tecno Pop 9 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Better portability (66/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Pop 9 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 48 points higher (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Pop 9 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×77.0×8.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Pop 9
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Pop 9
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Pop 9
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Pop 9 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Tecno Pop 9 by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Pop 9
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Pop 9 and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (66/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Pop 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Pop 9 by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Pop 9 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Tecno Pop 9 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Pop 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Pop 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Pop 9 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.