Lava O2 vs Vivo X500
The Lava O2 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T616, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava O2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava O2
Vivo X500
What makes Lava O2 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 211g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava O2 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 19/100). 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). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava O2 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava O2 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T616 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 400 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1350 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 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 | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Lava O2
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava O2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava O2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava O2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava O2 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava O2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava O2 by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Lava O2 and the Vivo X500?
The Lava O2 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava O2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava O2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Lava O2 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.