OnePlus Nord 2 CE vs Vivo X500

The OnePlus Nord 2 CE (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 671,241).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 CE by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus Nord 2 CE

Performance 50
Display 69
Camera 43
Battery 42
Portability 72
Value for money —

Vivo X500

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

What makes OnePlus Nord 2 CE better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 671241
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1003
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2423
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord 2 CE vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 CE (96/100 vs 50/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 CE (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 CE (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 CE (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 CE notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (72/100 vs 50/100).

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 Nord 2 CE Vivo X500
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 671241 3930719
Geekbench Single 1003 3302
Geekbench Multi 2423 10240
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2750
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 65W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 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, OxygenOS 12 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 160.2×73.2×7.5 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight — 211 g
Launch price — $820

Camera comparison

OnePlus Nord 2 CE

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Vivo X500

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

Display comparison

OnePlus Nord 2 CE

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Vivo X500

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

Battery and charging

OnePlus Nord 2 CE

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery

Vivo X500

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

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Nord 2 CE and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Nord 2 CE MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G
50/100
671241 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +82.9%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads OnePlus Nord 2 CE by 82.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus Nord 2 CE

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 CE (96/100 vs 50/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 CE (94/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 CE (87/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 CE (84/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 2 CE notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (72/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 2 CE or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 2 CE by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 2 CE and the Vivo X500?

The OnePlus Nord 2 CE has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 2 CE or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 2 CE or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 50/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 2 CE 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.