ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs Vivo X500
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $1099 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,313,311).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 8
Vivo X500
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 8 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 71/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2313311
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 211g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $1099
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 8 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 66/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 8 — 52/100, 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (50/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 8 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2313311 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7500 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 | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1099 | $820 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 32MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 8
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 8 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ASUS ROG Phone 8 by 41.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $279. Vivo X500 was $279 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 8 (50/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the ASUS ROG Phone 8 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 8 and the Vivo X500?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 8 over the Vivo X500?
The ASUS ROG Phone 8 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.