Tecno Spark 20C vs Vivo Y500 Pro

The Tecno Spark 20C (2023) runs on the MediaTek, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 43/100 vs 16/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo Y500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 20C doesn't.

The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C by 27 points (43/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 20C
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500 Pro
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 67
Design 51
Value for money 95
What makes Tecno Spark 20C better?

  • Overall rating 16/100
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (49/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (67/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Tecno Spark 20C vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 27 points higher (43/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Tecno Spark 20C are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (49/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (67/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Tecno Spark 20C are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (95/100 vs 55/100).

Tecno Spark 20C: The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500 Pro: The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Tecno Spark 20C Vivo Y500 Pro
Processor MediaTek MediaTek Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu 956756
Geekbench Single 1061
Geekbench Multi 3185
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1612 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Main camera 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.7×75.6×8.6 mm
Weight 199 g
Price $220
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 20C
  • Main: —
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Front: 32MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 20C
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
67
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Tecno Spark 20C
Price unknown
Vivo Y500 Pro
$220
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Tecno Spark 20C are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (49/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (67/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Tecno Spark 20C are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 20C or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 20C by 27 points (43/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 20C and the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Tecno Spark 20C has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 20C or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Tecno Spark 20C over the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Tecno Spark 20C is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.