Lava Bold N4 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Lava Bold N4 Pro (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $158 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 6000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold N4 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Lava Bold N4 Pro better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $158 vs $820
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold N4 Pro 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 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 51/100). Value score: Lava Bold N4 Pro — 56/100, 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 Bold N4 Pro (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Pro (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N4 Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold N4 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 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 | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $158 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold N4 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold N4 Pro
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold N4 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $662. Lava Bold N4 Pro was $662 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Pro (96/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Pro (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Pro (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Pro (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Bold N4 Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold N4 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Bold N4 Pro by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold N4 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Lava Bold N4 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold N4 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold N4 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold N4 Pro 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.