Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 81/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,434,654); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 4188
- Better portability (100/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3434654
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 12989
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air 2 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 9 points higher (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 18 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 27.x | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2736
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Apple iPhone Air 2 by 31.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Apple iPhone Air 2 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air 2 (87/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (100/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro edges out the Apple iPhone Air 2 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.