Tecno Spark 20 vs Vivo X500
The Tecno Spark 20 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 348,562); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 20 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 20
Vivo X500
What makes Tecno Spark 20 better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 20 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Tecno Spark 20 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 20 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, HIOS 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.6×8.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 20
- Main: —
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 20
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 20 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Tecno Spark 20 by 91.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Spark 20
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (96/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (94/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Tecno Spark 20 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20 by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 20 and the Vivo X500?
The Tecno Spark 20 has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 20 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 20 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.