Tecno Spark 20 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Tecno Spark 20 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 36/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 348,562); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 20 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 20
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Spark 20 better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 20 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (92/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 20 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, HIOS 13 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 20
- Main: —
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 20
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 20 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Tecno Spark 20 by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (94/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 20 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 by 56 points (92/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 20 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Tecno Spark 20 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 20 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 20 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.