Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $150 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 46/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 575,630); the Tecno Spark 40 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Tecno Spark 40 Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $185
- Better portability (76/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (30/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 40 Pro vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 9 points higher (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Tecno Spark 40 Pro — 66/100, Vivo Y500 (China) — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (76/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40 Pro | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 575630 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, HIOS 15.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.9×6.7 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 40 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 40 Pro and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Tecno Spark 40 Pro by 34.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $35. Tecno Spark 40 Pro was $35 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) and the Tecno Spark 40 Pro are nearly equal (30/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (74/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 40 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (76/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) edges out the Tecno Spark 40 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40 Pro and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Tecno Spark 40 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 40 Pro or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40 Pro over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Tecno Spark 40 Pro (76/100 vs 49/100).