Motorola Moto G8 vs Vivo X500
The Motorola Moto G8 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 329,457); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Motorola Moto G8 doesn't; the Motorola Moto G8 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto G8
Vivo X500
What makes Motorola Moto G8 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 211g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto G8 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto G8 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1560 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.8×9.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto G8
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto G8
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto G8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto G8 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Motorola Moto G8 by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (96/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto G8 is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G8 by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto G8 and the Vivo X500?
The Motorola Moto G8 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto G8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto G8 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.