OnePlus 15 vs Vivo X500
The OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $799 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 86/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,606,149).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15
Vivo X500
What makes OnePlus 15 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $820
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3606149
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 213g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 3 points higher (89/100 vs 86/100). Value score: OnePlus 15 — 86/100, 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 OnePlus 15 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3606149 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $820 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads OnePlus 15 by 8.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. OnePlus 15 was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the OnePlus 15 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15 and the Vivo X500?
The OnePlus 15 has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15 over the Vivo X500?
The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.