Tecno Spark 3 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Tecno Spark 3 Pro (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 17/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 155,362); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 3 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 3 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Spark 3 Pro better?
- Overall rating 17/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 3 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 75 points higher (92/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 Pro (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 Pro (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 Pro (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 Pro (85/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 3 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1500 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), HIOS 5.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×75.5×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 3 Pro
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 3 Pro
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1500
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 3 Pro
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 3 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Tecno Spark 3 Pro by 96.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 Pro (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 Pro (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 Pro (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 Pro (85/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 3 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 3 Pro by 75 points (92/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 3 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Tecno Spark 3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 3 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 3 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 3 Pro 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.