Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs Vivo X500

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $590 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,366,913).

The Vivo X500 edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

Performance 78
Display 93
Camera 81
Battery 76
Portability —
Value for money 76

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ better?

  • Cheaper at launch: $590 vs $820

  • Overall rating 80/100

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2366913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1555
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 6405
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 78/100). Value score: Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ — 76/100, 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 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (96/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ Vivo X500
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 2366913 3930719
Geekbench Single 1555 3302
Geekbench Multi 6405 10240
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2712x1220 1260x2750
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 90W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 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 — 211 g
Launch price $590 $820

Camera comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2712x1220
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 15W
76
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Extreme
80/100
2366913 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +39.8%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by 39.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+

$590

Vivo X500

$820

Launch price difference: $230. Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ was $230 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ (96/100 vs 78/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 edges out the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ and the Vivo X500?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 78/100).

Should you choose the Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ over the Vivo X500?

The Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, 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.