Nokia C300 vs Vivo X500
The Nokia C300 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 662, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 24/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 320,666); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C300 doesn't; the Nokia C300 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C300
Vivo X500
What makes Nokia C300 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 211g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 320666
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 345
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1065
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C300 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 65 points higher (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia C300 is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C300 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 320666 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 345 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1065 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.7×76.6×8.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nokia C300
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia C300
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C300
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia C300 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nokia C300 by 91.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia C300
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (96/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia C300 is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C300 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia C300 by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C300 and the Vivo X500?
The Nokia C300 has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C300 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia C300 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C300 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.