Motorola Moto G100S vs Vivo X500
The Motorola Moto G100S (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $130 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 829,894).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G100S
Vivo X500
What makes Motorola Moto G100S better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $820
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 829894
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2892
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G100S vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Motorola Moto G100S — 82/100, 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 G100S (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Motorola Moto G100S are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G100S | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 829894 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1050 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.2×76.5×8.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G100S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G100S
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G100S and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Motorola Moto G100S by 78.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $690. Motorola Moto G100S was $690 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S (84/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Motorola Moto G100S are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G100S by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G100S and the Vivo X500?
The Motorola Moto G100S has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G100S or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G100S over the Vivo X500?
The Motorola Moto G100S is a better fit for 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.