Lava Bold 5G vs Vivo X500
The Lava Bold 5G (2025) runs on the Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 528,398); the Lava Bold 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold 5G
Vivo X500
What makes Lava Bold 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 183g vs 211g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold 5G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold 5G | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×73.8×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 183 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold 5G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Lava Bold 5G by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava Bold 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold 5G is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold 5G and the Vivo X500?
The Lava Bold 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold 5G 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.