Nokia 3.1 Plus vs Vivo X500
The Nokia 3.1 Plus (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 18/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 177,554); the Nokia 3.1 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 3.1 Plus
Vivo X500
What makes Nokia 3.1 Plus better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 211g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 3.1 Plus vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 71 points higher (89/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3.1 Plus (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3.1 Plus (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3.1 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3.1 Plus (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3.1 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (69/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 3.1 Plus | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1440 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo), planned upgrade to Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×76.4×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 3.1 Plus
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia 3.1 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 3.1 Plus
- 3500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 3.1 Plus and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nokia 3.1 Plus by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia 3.1 Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3.1 Plus (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3.1 Plus (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3.1 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3.1 Plus (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 3.1 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (69/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 3.1 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia 3.1 Plus by 71 points (89/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 3.1 Plus and the Vivo X500?
The Nokia 3.1 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 3.1 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 3.1 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 3.1 Plus 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.