Tecno Spark 40c vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Tecno Spark 40c (2025) runs on the Helio G81, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $102 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 33/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 358,608); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 40c doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 40c
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Tecno Spark 40c better?
- Cheaper at launch: $102 vs $970
- Overall rating 33/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W 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 (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 40c vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 57 points higher (90/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Tecno Spark 40c — 54/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (63/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 40c | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio G81 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 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 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×77.0×8.4 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $102 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 40c
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 40c
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 40c and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Tecno Spark 40c by 92.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $868. Tecno Spark 40c was $868 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (100/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (81/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c (63/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 40c or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 40c by 57 points (90/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 40c and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Tecno Spark 40c has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 40c or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 40c or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 40c over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.