Tecno Spark 50 5G vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Tecno Spark 50 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300; launch prices were $160 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 45/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 581,041).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 50 5G
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Tecno Spark 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $185
- Better portability (51/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 1001 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2918 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 50 5G vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 10 points higher (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Tecno Spark 50 5G — 62/100, 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 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50 5G and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 50 5G | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 1001 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2918 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1576 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.9×79.3×8.2 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $160 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 50 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 50 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1576
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 50 5G
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 50 5G and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Tecno Spark 50 5G by 34.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Tecno Spark 50 5G was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (79/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 30/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 5G (74/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50 5G and the Vivo Y500 (China) are nearly equal (51/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 50 5G or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 50 5G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 50 5G and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Tecno Spark 50 5G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 50 5G or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 50 5G over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (79/100 vs 55/100).