Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 460, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 24/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 251,428); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) doesn't; the Vivo X500 Pro is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G Play (2021) better?
- Overall rating 24/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 251428
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 272
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 992
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 204g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 66 points higher (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (100/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (63/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play (2021) | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 460 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 251428 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 272 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 992 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×76.0×9.4 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 204 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G Play (2021)
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (100/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) (63/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) by 66 points (90/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G Play (2021) has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play (2021) over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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.