OnePlus 15 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $799 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 86/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 4,008,294); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 213g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $970
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 4008294
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 213g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 4 points higher (90/100 vs 86/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 4008294 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $970 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads OnePlus 15 by 20.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $171. OnePlus 15 was $171 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the OnePlus 15 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro edges out the OnePlus 15 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.