Motorola Moto G36 vs Vivo X500
The Motorola Moto G36 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-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 798,429).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G36
Vivo X500
What makes Motorola Moto G36 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 211g
- Overall rating 52/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 798429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1015
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2687
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G36 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (96/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G36 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 798429 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2687 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×76.5×8.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G36
- 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 G36
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G36 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Motorola Moto G36 by 79.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto G36
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (96/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 (84/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G36 by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G36 and the Vivo X500?
The Motorola Moto G36 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G36 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G36 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.