Motorola Moto G Play 2026 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $150 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 40/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Motorola Moto G Play 2026 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $970
- Overall rating 40/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 202g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 50 points higher (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G Play 2026 — 54/100, 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 Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play 2026 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- Main: 32MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Motorola Moto G Play 2026 by 89.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $820. Motorola Moto G Play 2026 was $820 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (81/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 by 50 points (90/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Motorola Moto G Play 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 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.