Oppo A1 5G vs Vivo X500
The Oppo A1 5G (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 592,015); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A1 5G doesn't; the Oppo A1 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A1 5G
Vivo X500
What makes Oppo A1 5G better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 211g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A1 5G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A1 5G (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Oppo A1 5G (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A1 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A1 5G (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A1 5G is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A1 5G | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 680 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×76.1×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A1 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A1 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A1 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A1 5G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Oppo A1 5G by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A1 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A1 5G (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Oppo A1 5G (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A1 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A1 5G (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A1 5G is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A1 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A1 5G by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A1 5G and the Vivo X500?
The Oppo A1 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A1 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A1 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A1 5G 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.