Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $1099 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 79/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3998); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,538,751).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3895 vs 3302
- Lighter: 206g vs 211g
- Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9988
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3998 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $1099
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 10 points higher (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17 Pro — 68/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; 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 X500 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (84/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3895 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9988 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3998 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 168 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 26 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.0×71.9×8.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.78
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Pro
- 3998 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 9:51 hrs, total 26:48 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Apple iPhone 17 Pro by 35.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $279. Vivo X500 was $279 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Pro (84/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Apple iPhone 17 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Apple iPhone 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.