Tecno Spark 50 5G vs Vivo T5x
The Tecno Spark 50 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Vivo T5x (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo; launch prices were $160 and $225. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo T5x leads — 53/100 vs 45/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo T5x has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo T5x is faster in AnTuTu (953,150 vs 581,041); the Tecno Spark 50 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T5x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 50 5G
Vivo T5x
What makes Tecno Spark 50 5G better?
- Faster charging: 45W vs 44W
- Lighter: 210g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $225
- Better portability (51/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo T5x better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 953150 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 1061 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3185 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher performance (57/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (65/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 50 5G vs the Vivo T5x, the Vivo T5x scores 8 points higher (53/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5x leads (57/100 vs 45/100). Value score: Tecno Spark 50 5G — 62/100, Vivo T5x — 62/100; 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 T5x is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x and the Tecno Spark 50 5G are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 50 5G | Vivo T5x | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 7400 Turbo | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 720x1576 | 1080x2344 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.9×79.3×8.2 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $160 | $225 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 50 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo T5x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 50 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1576
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo T5x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 50 5G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo T5x
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 50 5G and Vivo T5x, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo T5x leads Tecno Spark 50 5G by 39.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $65. Tecno Spark 50 5G was $65 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (57/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo T5x is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo T5x and the Tecno Spark 50 5G are nearly equal (60/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50 5G is a bit better (51/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 50 5G or the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo T5x edges out the Tecno Spark 50 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 50 5G and the Vivo T5x?
The Tecno Spark 50 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo T5x — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 50 5G or the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo T5x leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 50 5G or the Vivo T5x?
The Vivo T5x leads on performance (57/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 50 5G over the Vivo T5x?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is performance — better on the Vivo T5x (57/100 vs 45/100).