Google Pixel vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Google Pixel (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 821, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $649 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 25/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 2770); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 312,361); the Google Pixel is noticeably lighter (143g vs 192g).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel by 65 points (90/100 vs 25/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel

Performance 22
Display 59
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 78
Value for money 0

Vivo X500 Pro

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

What makes Google Pixel better?

  • Lighter: 143g vs 192g
  • Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $970

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 312361
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 390
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 792
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 2770 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 59/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 65 points higher (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel — 0/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel (100/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel (94/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).

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 Vivo X500 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 821 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 312361 5016623
Geekbench Single 390 4188
Geekbench Multi 792 13145
Display 5.0" AMOLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x1920 1216x2660
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 2770 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB
Storage 32GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 143.8×69.5×8.5 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 143 g 192 g
Launch price $649 $970

Camera comparison

Google Pixel

  • Main: 12MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

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

Display comparison

Google Pixel

  • 5.0" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
59
display

Vivo X500 Pro

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

Battery and charging

Google Pixel

  • 2770 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

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

Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel Snapdragon 821
25/100
312361 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +93.8%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Google Pixel by 93.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel

$649

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Launch price difference: $321. Google Pixel was $321 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel (100/100 vs 22/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel (94/100 vs 59/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel (81/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel by 65 points (90/100 vs 25/100).

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

The Google Pixel has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

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

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

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

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 22/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel over the 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.