Tecno Spark 50C vs Vivo X500
The Tecno Spark 50C (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 358,608).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 50C
Vivo X500
What makes Tecno Spark 50C better?
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 358608
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 432
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1416
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 50C vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50C (96/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50C (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50C (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50C (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50C is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 50C | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G81 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 358608 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 432 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1416 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.8×79.2×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 50C
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 50C
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 50C
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 50C and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Tecno Spark 50C by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Spark 50C
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50C (96/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50C (94/100 vs 37/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50C (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50C (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50C is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 50C or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50C by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 50C and the Vivo X500?
The Tecno Spark 50C has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 50C or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 50C or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 50C over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.