Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Vivo X500
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 70/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,156,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Vivo X500
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 3302
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9454
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 19 points higher (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (87/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 45.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (87/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Air — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Vivo X500?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Vivo X500?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.