HMD Vibe vs Vivo X500
The HMD Vibe (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 424,216); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Vibe doesn't; the HMD Vibe is noticeably lighter (186g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Vibe
Vivo X500
What makes HMD Vibe better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 211g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Vibe vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Vibe | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1480 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.2×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
HMD Vibe
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Vibe
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1480
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Vibe
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Vibe and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads HMD Vibe by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
HMD Vibe
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the HMD Vibe is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Vibe or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the HMD Vibe by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Vibe and the Vivo X500?
The HMD Vibe has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Vibe or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the HMD Vibe or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the HMD Vibe 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.