Motorola Edge X30 vs Vivo X500
The Motorola Edge X30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-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 1,294,871); the Motorola Edge X30 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Edge X30
Vivo X500
What makes Motorola Edge X30 better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 211g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Edge X30 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Edge X30 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 68W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MYUI 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×75.6×8.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Edge X30
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Edge X30
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 68W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Edge X30 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Motorola Edge X30 by 67.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Edge X30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (87/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Edge X30 is a bit better (57/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Edge X30 by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Edge X30 and the Vivo X500?
The Motorola Edge X30 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Edge X30 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Edge X30 over the Vivo X500?
The Motorola Edge X30 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.