Tecno Spark 50s vs Vivo X500
The Tecno Spark 50s (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 581,041); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Spark 50s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Spark 50s
Vivo X500
What makes Tecno Spark 50s better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 211g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Spark 50s vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50s and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Spark 50s | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1576 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HIOS 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.9×79.3×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Spark 50s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Tecno Spark 50s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1576
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Spark 50s
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Tecno Spark 50s and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Tecno Spark 50s by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Spark 50s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (96/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s (84/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Spark 50s and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Spark 50s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Tecno Spark 50s by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Spark 50s and the Vivo X500?
The Tecno Spark 50s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Spark 50s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Spark 50s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Spark 50s 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.