OnePlus 15T vs Vivo X500
The OnePlus 15T (2026) 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 6400); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,927,976).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 15T
Vivo X500
What makes OnePlus 15T better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 206g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $820
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3927976
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6400 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 15T vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 3 points higher (89/100 vs 86/100). Value score: OnePlus 15T — 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 15T and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100. In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15T and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 15T | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3927976 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3168x1440 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6400 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 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 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 150.6×71.8×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $820 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3168x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 15T
- 6400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 15T and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads OnePlus 15T by 0.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. OnePlus 15T was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15T and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 84/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15T and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 15T or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the OnePlus 15T by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 15T and the Vivo X500?
The OnePlus 15T has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 15T or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 15T over the Vivo X500?
The OnePlus 15T 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.