Apple iPhone Air 2 vs Vivo X500
The Apple iPhone Air 2 (2027) runs on the Apple A20 Pro, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 81/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,434,654); the Apple iPhone Air 2 is thinner (5.2mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air 2
Vivo X500
What makes Apple iPhone Air 2 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4772 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12989 vs 10240
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3434654
- Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- 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, the Vivo X500 scores 8 points higher (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 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 (100/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air 2 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A20 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3434654 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4772 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12989 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2736 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×74.7×5.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone Air 2
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 18MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- 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
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air 2
- —
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air 2 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Apple iPhone Air 2 by 12.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Apple iPhone Air 2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 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 (100/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the Apple iPhone Air 2 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air 2 and the Vivo X500?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air 2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air 2 over the Vivo X500?
The Apple iPhone Air 2 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.