ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs Vivo X500
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,135,878); the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.6mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
Vivo X500
What makes ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 211g
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 127 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ZenUI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 173.2×77.3×9.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 6.8" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 71.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (96/100 vs 64/100).
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 notably outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders (84/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders and the Vivo X500?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders over the Vivo X500?
The ASUS Smartphone for Snapdragon Insiders is a better fit for active 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.