Motorola Moto X40 vs Vivo X500
The Motorola Moto X40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 72/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,757,044).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Moto X40
Vivo X500
What makes Motorola Moto X40 better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 65/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Moto X40 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Moto X40 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 60 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, MYUI 5.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×74.0×8.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 60MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Moto X40
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Moto X40
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Moto X40 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Motorola Moto X40 by 55.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Moto X40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (96/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (87/100 vs 65/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola Moto X40 (84/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Moto X40 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Motorola Moto X40 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Moto X40 and the Vivo X500?
The Motorola Moto X40 has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 65/100).
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Moto X40 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Moto X40 over the Vivo X500?
The Motorola Moto X40 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.