ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Vivo X500 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $1399 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 63/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,899,814); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1899814
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 192g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $970 vs $1399
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 27 points higher (90/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 60/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate — 36/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (100/100 vs 76/100). 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 7 Ultimate (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (63/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $970 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $429. Vivo X500 Pro was $429 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (100/100 vs 76/100).
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 7 Ultimate (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (81/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (63/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 27 points (90/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active 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.