Lava Blaze Dragon vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $109 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 42/100 (a 48-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 568,395); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't; the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $970
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 48 points higher (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). 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 Dragon — 70/100, 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 Dragon (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (63/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 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 | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 88.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $861. Lava Blaze Dragon was $861 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (63/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon 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 Dragon or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon 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.