OnePlus 12R vs Vivo X500

The OnePlus 12R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $499 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,844,595).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 12R

Performance 76
Display 84
Camera 35
Battery 62
Portability 46
Value for money 48

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes OnePlus 12R better?

  • Lighter: 207g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $820

  • Overall rating 63/100

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1844595
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 12R vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 62/100). Value score: OnePlus 12R — 48/100, 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the OnePlus 12R are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).

OnePlus 12R: The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus 12R Vivo X500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 1844595 3930719
Geekbench Single 2004 3302
Geekbench Multi 5311 10240
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2780x1264 1260x2750
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.3×75.3×8.8 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 207 g 211 g
Launch price $499 $820

Camera comparison

OnePlus 12R

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 12R

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 12R

  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
62
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 12R and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 12R Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
63/100
1844595 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +53.1%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads OnePlus 12R by 53.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 12R

$499

Vivo X500

$820

Launch price difference: $321. OnePlus 12R was $321 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (96/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R (87/100 vs 35/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the OnePlus 12R (84/100 vs 62/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the OnePlus 12R are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 12R or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 12R by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 12R and the Vivo X500?

The OnePlus 12R has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 12R or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 12R or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 12R over the Vivo X500?

The OnePlus 12R is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.