Motorola Signature vs Vivo X500
The Motorola Signature (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $699 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 86/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5200); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,057,215); the Motorola Signature is noticeably lighter (186g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Signature
Vivo X500
What makes Motorola Signature better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 186g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $820
- Better camera (91/100 vs 87/100)
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3057215
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2833
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 9119
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5200 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 90/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Signature vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 3 points higher (89/100 vs 86/100). Value score: Motorola Signature — 86/100, 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Signature | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3057215 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2833 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9119 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×7.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Signature
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Motorola Signature
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Signature
- 5200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Signature and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Motorola Signature by 22.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $121. Motorola Signature was $121 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 90/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Signature and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Motorola Signature notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the Motorola Signature by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Motorola Signature and the Vivo X500?
The Motorola Signature has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Motorola Signature or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 90/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Signature over the Vivo X500?
The Motorola Signature is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, 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.