Oppo A18 vs Vivo X500
The Oppo A18 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 348,562); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A18 doesn't; the Oppo A18 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A18
Vivo X500
What makes Oppo A18 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 211g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 29/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A18 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 (96/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Oppo A18 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A18 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A18 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G85 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 348562 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 419 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1461 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, ColorOS 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 720 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A18
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A18
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A18
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A18 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Oppo A18 by 91.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A18
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 (96/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Oppo A18 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A18 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A18 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A18 by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A18 and the Vivo X500?
The Oppo A18 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A18 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A18 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A18 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.