Apple iPhone Air vs Vivo X500
The Apple iPhone Air (2025) runs on the Apple A19 Pro, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $999 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 75/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3149); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,538,751); the Apple iPhone Air is noticeably lighter (165g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone Air
Vivo X500
What makes Apple iPhone Air better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3850 vs 3302
- Lighter: 165g vs 211g
- Better portability (96/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2538751
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9800
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3149 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 $999
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 26/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone Air vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 14 points higher (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 26/100). Value score: Apple iPhone Air — 60/100, 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 Air 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 Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (84/100 vs 26/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (96/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone Air | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2538751 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3850 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9800 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2736x1260 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3149 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 141 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 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 | 6.0×74.7×5.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 165 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 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 Air
- 6.5" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2736x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone Air
- 3149 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 7:48 hrs, total 22:15 hrs
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone Air and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Apple iPhone Air by 35.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $179. Vivo X500 was $179 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 and the Apple iPhone Air 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 Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone Air (84/100 vs 26/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone Air significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (96/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone Air — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone Air and the Vivo X500?
The Apple iPhone Air has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone Air or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone Air over the Vivo X500?
The Apple iPhone 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.