Nokia X30 vs Vivo Y500 (China)
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo Y500 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads — 55/100 vs 45/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 (China) has the bigger battery (8200 mAh vs 4200); the Vivo Y500 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (879,714 vs 592,015); the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Vivo Y500 (China)
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 213g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 30/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 879714 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 1011 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2813 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 8200 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (55/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Vivo Y500 (China), the Vivo Y500 (China) scores 10 points higher (55/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) leads (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (74/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (68/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Vivo Y500 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 879714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 1011 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 2813 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8200 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | 163.1×75.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | — | $185 |
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo Y500 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y500 (China)
- 8200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X30 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo Y500 (China) leads Nokia X30 by 32.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia X30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (55/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 is a bit better (37/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 (China) significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (74/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia X30 notably outperforms the Vivo Y500 (China) (68/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo Y500 (China) — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia X30 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Nokia X30 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia X30 or the Vivo Y500 (China)?
The Vivo Y500 (China) leads on performance (55/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Vivo Y500 (China)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Vivo Y500 (China) (74/100 vs 29/100).