Tecno Spark 40c vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81, 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 33/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 358,608); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40c doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 40c
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 40c vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 59 points higher (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (85/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40c | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio G81 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | $102 | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 40c and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Tecno Spark 40c by 92.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (85/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40c or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c by 59 points (92/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40c and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Tecno Spark 40c has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40c 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 40c or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40c 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.