Tecno Spark 30C vs Vivo X500
The Tecno Spark 30C (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, 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 358,608); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 30C doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 30C
Vivo X500
What makes Tecno Spark 30C better?
- Overall rating 36/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 30C 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 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). 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 30C (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (84/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 30C | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 30C
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 30C
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 30C
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 30C and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Tecno Spark 30C by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 30C
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (96/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C (84/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 30C or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 30C by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 30C and the Vivo X500?
The Tecno Spark 30C has a MobileRank rating of 36/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 30C or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 30C or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 30C 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.