Apple iPhone SE (2024) vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Apple iPhone SE (2024) (2024) runs on the Apple A18, 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 68/100 (a 22-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 1,972,476).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 22 points (90/100 vs 68/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone SE (2024)

Performance 86
Display 90
Camera 30
Battery —
Portability —
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Apple iPhone SE (2024) better?


  • Overall rating 68/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1972476
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3431
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 8638
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 86/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone SE (2024) vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 22 points higher (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Apple iPhone SE (2024) are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (87/100 vs 30/100).

Apple iPhone SE (2024): The Apple iPhone SE (2024) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Vivo X500 Pro: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone SE (2024) Vivo X500 Pro
Processor Apple A18 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1972476 5016623
Geekbench Single 3431 4188
Geekbench Multi 8638 13145
Display 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1170x2532 1216x2660
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery — 6510 mAh
Charging 5W 90W
Wireless charging 7W 40W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 18 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions — 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight — 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone SE (2024)

  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
30
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone SE (2024)

  • 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 1170x2532
  • Refresh rate: —
90
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone SE (2024)

  • —
  • Wired: 5W
  • Wireless: 7W
—
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone SE (2024) and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone SE (2024) Apple A18
68/100
1972476 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +60.7%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone SE (2024)

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 86/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Apple iPhone SE (2024) are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (87/100 vs 30/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 22 points (90/100 vs 68/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone SE (2024) and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Apple iPhone SE (2024) has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 86/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone SE (2024) over the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Apple iPhone SE (2024) 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.