Nothing Phone (1) vs Vivo X500
The Nothing Phone (1) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 820,210); the Nothing Phone (1) is noticeably lighter (193g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (1)
Vivo X500
What makes Nothing Phone (1) better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 211g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 820210
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1059
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3012
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (1) vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (1) is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (1) | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 820210 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1059 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3012 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 114 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Nothing OS 1.1.3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.2×75.8×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (1)
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (1)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (1) and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nothing Phone (1) by 79.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nothing Phone (1)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (87/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (1) is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nothing Phone (1) by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (1) and the Vivo X500?
The Nothing Phone (1) has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (1) or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (1) 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.