OnePlus Nord 6 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The OnePlus Nord 6 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $420 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 68/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Nord 6 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 2,314,061); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 6
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes OnePlus Nord 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6510 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $420 vs $970
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 2314061
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6649
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 69/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 6 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 22 points higher (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 69/100). Value score: OnePlus Nord 6 — 62/100, 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 notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 6 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2314061 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2072 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6649 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6510 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 | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $420 | $970 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 6
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 6 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads OnePlus Nord 6 by 53.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. OnePlus Nord 6 was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (100/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 6 by 22 points (90/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 6 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 6 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord 6 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 6 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The OnePlus Nord 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users. 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.