Lava Blaze 3 5G vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Lava Blaze 3 5G (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $138 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 40/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 528,398); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze 3 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze 3 5G
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Lava Blaze 3 5G better?
- Cheaper at launch: $138 vs $970
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 201g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze 3 5G vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 50 points higher (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). Value score: Lava Blaze 3 5G — 58/100, 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 Lava Blaze 3 5G (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze 3 5G | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 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 | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.3×76.2×8.6 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $138 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze 3 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze 3 5G and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Lava Blaze 3 5G by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $832. Lava Blaze 3 5G was $832 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze 3 5G by 50 points (90/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze 3 5G and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Lava Blaze 3 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze 3 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze 3 5G 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.