Nokia X10 vs Vivo X500
The Nokia X10 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $309 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4470); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 435,710).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X10
Vivo X500
What makes Nokia X10 better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $309 vs $820
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4470 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X10 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 32/100). Value score: Nokia X10 — 8/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (96/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X10 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4470 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 168.9×79.7×9.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $309 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nokia X10
- Main: 48MP f/1.79
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia X10
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia X10
- 4470 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X10 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nokia X10 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $511. Nokia X10 was $511 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (96/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X10 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nokia X10 by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia X10 and the Vivo X500?
The Nokia X10 has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X10 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X10 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X10 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.