OPPO A6 vs Vivo X500
The OPPO A6 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 685, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $169 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 476,175).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OPPO A6
Vivo X500
What makes OPPO A6 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $169 vs $820
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 476175
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 466
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1396
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 215g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OPPO A6 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 60/100). Value score: OPPO A6 — 52/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the OPPO A6 (96/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OPPO A6 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OPPO A6 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OPPO A6 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 685 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 476175 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 466 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1396 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1570x720 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / ColorOS 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1125 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×78.5×8.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $169 | $820 |
Camera comparison
OPPO A6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OPPO A6
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1570x720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
OPPO A6
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared OPPO A6 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads OPPO A6 by 87.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $651. OPPO A6 was $651 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OPPO A6 (96/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OPPO A6 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OPPO A6 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the OPPO A6 (84/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OPPO A6 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the OPPO A6 by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the OPPO A6 and the Vivo X500?
The OPPO A6 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OPPO A6 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OPPO A6 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the OPPO A6 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.