HMD Skyline vs Vivo X500
The HMD Skyline (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 62/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Skyline
Vivo X500
What makes HMD Skyline better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 211g
- Overall rating 62/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Skyline vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 27 points higher (89/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Skyline | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" P-OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×76.0×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
HMD Skyline
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Skyline
- 6.5" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Skyline
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Skyline and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads HMD Skyline by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Skyline
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (96/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the HMD Skyline are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline (84/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Skyline or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Skyline by 27 points (89/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Skyline and the Vivo X500?
The HMD Skyline has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Skyline or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 75/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Skyline or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the HMD Skyline 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.