Google Pixel 6a vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Google Pixel 6a (2022) runs on the Google Tensor, 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 59/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4410); the main camera is 2 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,015,493).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a by 31 points (90/100 vs 59/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 6a

Performance 62
Display 86
Camera 59
Battery 31
Portability 63
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Google Pixel 6a better?

  • Lighter: 178g vs 192g

  • Overall rating 59/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1015493
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1477
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3595
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4410 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 2MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 59/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 86/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 6a vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 31 points higher (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (100/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.

Google Pixel 6a: The Google Pixel 6a is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 6a Vivo X500 Pro
Processor Google Tensor MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1015493 5016623
Geekbench Single 1477 4188
Geekbench Multi 3595 13145
Display 6.1" AMOLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1216x2660
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 4410 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 122 —
Main camera 2 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, upgradable to Android 13 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 152.2×71.8×8.9 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 178 g 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 6a

  • Main: 2MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 8MP
59
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 6a

  • 6.1" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
86
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 6a

  • 4410 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
31
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 6a and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 6a Google Tensor
59/100
1015493 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +79.8%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Google Pixel 6a by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 6a

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (100/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 86/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (87/100 vs 59/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a (81/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 6a or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 6a by 31 points (90/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 6a and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Google Pixel 6a has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 6a or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 59/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 6a or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 6a over the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Google Pixel 6a 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.