Oppo A5 vs Vivo X500
The Oppo A5 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 528,398); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A5 doesn't; the Oppo A5 is noticeably lighter (194g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A5
Vivo X500
What makes Oppo A5 better?
- Lighter: 194g vs 211g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A5 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 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A5 (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A5 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A5 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Oppo A5 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A5 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1604 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×75.6×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A5
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1604
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A5 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Oppo A5 by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A5 (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A5 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A5 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Oppo A5 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A5 by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A5 and the Vivo X500?
The Oppo A5 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A5 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.