Motorola ThinkPhone vs Vivo X500

The Motorola ThinkPhone (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,289,763); the Motorola ThinkPhone is noticeably lighter (188g vs 211g).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Motorola ThinkPhone

Performance 70
Display 90
Camera 42
Battery 61
Portability 64
Value for money —

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Motorola ThinkPhone better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 211g

  • Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1289763
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 68W
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Motorola ThinkPhone vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (96/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Motorola ThinkPhone are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).

Motorola ThinkPhone: The Motorola ThinkPhone is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Motorola ThinkPhone Vivo X500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 1289763 3930719
Geekbench Single 1761 3302
Geekbench Multi 4688 10240
Display 6.6" P-OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2750
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 68W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 158.8×74.4×8.3 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 188 g 211 g
Launch price — $820

Camera comparison

Motorola ThinkPhone

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Motorola ThinkPhone

  • 6.6" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
90
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Motorola ThinkPhone

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 68W
  • Wireless: 15W
61
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Motorola ThinkPhone and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Motorola ThinkPhone Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
64/100
1289763 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +67.2%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Motorola ThinkPhone by 67.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Motorola ThinkPhone

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (96/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Motorola ThinkPhone are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (87/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone (84/100 vs 61/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Motorola ThinkPhone is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Motorola ThinkPhone or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Motorola ThinkPhone by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Motorola ThinkPhone and the Vivo X500?

The Motorola ThinkPhone has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Motorola ThinkPhone or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Motorola ThinkPhone or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Motorola ThinkPhone over the Vivo X500?

The Motorola ThinkPhone 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.