ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix vs Vivo X500 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, 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 57/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 978,910); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 240g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 57/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Lighter: 192g vs 240g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 33 points higher (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (63/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 650 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.0×78.0×9.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 240 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix by 80.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix (63/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix by 33 points (90/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 3 Strix over the 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.