Tecno Spark 50 Pro vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Tecno Spark 50 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate, 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 6000); the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 575,630); the Tecno Spark 50 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Tecno Spark 50 Pro better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $160 vs $185
- Better portability (64/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 575630
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2014
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 59/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 50 Pro 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 59/100). Value score: Tecno Spark 50 Pro — 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 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 Pro (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 Pro (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (64/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 50 Pro | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G100 Ultimate | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 575630 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2014 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 167.8×79.2×7.8 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $160 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 50 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 50 Pro and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Tecno Spark 50 Pro by 34.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Tecno Spark 50 Pro was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50 Pro (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 Pro (74/100 vs 59/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (64/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 50 Pro or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably better than the Tecno Spark 50 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 50 Pro and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Tecno Spark 50 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 50 Pro or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 50 Pro 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).