ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $1199 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 71/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 2,464,181); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 2464181
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $970 vs $1199
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 19 points higher (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — 52/100, 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 8 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100). 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 8 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (63/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2464181 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 32 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB / 24GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / ROG UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $970 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro by 50.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $229. Vivo X500 Pro was $229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100).
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 8 Pro (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro (63/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro 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.