Lava Storm Lite vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $89 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 43/100 (a 47-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 581,041); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Lite doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Lite
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Lava Storm Lite better?
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $970
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Lite vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 47 points higher (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 45/100). 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 Storm Lite — 80/100, 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 Storm Lite (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Lava Storm Lite are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Lite | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Storm Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Lite and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Lava Storm Lite by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $881. Lava Storm Lite was $881 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Lava Storm Lite are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Lite or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite by 47 points (90/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Lite and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Lava Storm Lite has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Lite or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Lite or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Lite over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. 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.