Nokia X30 vs Vivo Y500

The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 23/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4200); the Nokia X30 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't; the Nokia X30 is noticeably lighter (185g vs 210g).

The Vivo Y500 is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 33
Battery 20
Design 68
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Nokia X30 better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 210g

  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 13 points higher (36/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (61/100 vs 20/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Nokia X30: The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia X30 Vivo Y500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu 592015
Geekbench Single 905
Geekbench Multi 2003
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP67 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 185 g 210 g
Price $345
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nokia X30
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
20
battery
Vivo Y500
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nokia X30
Price unknown
Vivo Y500
$345
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Nokia X30 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (61/100 vs 20/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nokia X30 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500 (68/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Nokia X30 (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Vivo Y500?

The Vivo Y500 is noticeably better than the Nokia X30 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Vivo Y500?

The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

Should you choose the Nokia X30 over the Vivo Y500?

The Nokia X30 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.