Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G vs Vivo X500
The Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 785,352).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
Vivo X500
What makes Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G better?
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 785352
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 995
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2925
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 222g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 785352 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 995 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2925 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G by 80.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (96/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (84/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G and the Vivo X500?
The Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G 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.