HMD Luma vs Vivo X500
The HMD Luma (2026) runs on the Unisoc T615, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 32/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Luma doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Luma
Vivo X500
What makes HMD Luma better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 211g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 380
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1300
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Luma vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 57 points higher (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (96/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Luma and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Luma | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T615 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 380 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1300 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.5×8.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
HMD Luma
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Luma
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Luma
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Luma
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (96/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Luma (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Luma and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Luma or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Luma by 57 points (89/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Luma and the Vivo X500?
The HMD Luma has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Luma or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Luma or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the HMD Luma over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.