Tecno Spark 5 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Tecno Spark 5 (2020) 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 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); 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 5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 5
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Tecno Spark 5 better?
- Overall rating 25/100
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 5000 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 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 5 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (85/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 5 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 10; HIOS 6.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.7×76.3×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 5
- 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 5
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 5
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 5 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Tecno Spark 5 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 5 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (94/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 (85/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 5 by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 5 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Tecno Spark 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 5 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 5 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 5 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.