Lava Blaze Dragon vs Vivo X500
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $109 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 568,395); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Vivo X500
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $109 vs $820
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 46/100). 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). Value score: Lava Blaze Dragon — 70/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 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 / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $109 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $711. Lava Blaze Dragon was $711 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Vivo X500?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon 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.