Motorola Moto G Play 2026 vs Vivo X500
The Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $150 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
Vivo X500
What makes Motorola Moto G Play 2026 better?
- Lighter: 202g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $150 vs $820
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 48/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G Play 2026 — 54/100, 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 Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G Play 2026 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.2×76.4×8.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $150 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- Main: 32MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- 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
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G Play 2026
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Motorola Moto G Play 2026 by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $670. Motorola Moto G Play 2026 was $670 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 and the Vivo X500?
The Motorola Moto G Play 2026 has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G Play 2026 over the 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.