Lava Storm Lite vs Vivo X500
The Lava Storm Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $89 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-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 581,041); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Storm Lite doesn't; the Lava Storm Lite is noticeably lighter (196g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Storm Lite
Vivo X500
What makes Lava Storm Lite better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $89 vs $820
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Storm Lite vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 45/100). 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 Storm Lite — 80/100, 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 Storm Lite (96/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Storm Lite | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.8×78.1×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $89 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Storm Lite
- 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 Storm Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Storm Lite and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Lava Storm Lite by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $731. Lava Storm Lite was $731 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (96/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava Storm Lite is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Storm Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Lava Storm Lite by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Storm Lite and the Vivo X500?
The Lava Storm Lite has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Storm Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Storm Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Lava Storm Lite over the Vivo X500?
The Lava Storm Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.