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).

The Vivo Y500 (China) is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia X30

Performance 46
Display 69
Camera 37
Battery 29
Portability 68
Value for money —

Vivo Y500 (China)

Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 30
Battery 74
Portability 49
Value for money 74

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
37
camera

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Nokia X30

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Nokia X30

  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
29
battery

Vivo Y500 (China)

  • 8200 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
74
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nokia X30 and Vivo Y500 (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia X30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
45/100
592015 AnTuTu
Vivo Y500 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 7300
55/100 +32.7%
879714 AnTuTu

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 unknown

Vivo Y500 (China)

$185

Detailed 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).