Oppo A79 vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Oppo A79 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 42/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 530,583); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A79 doesn't.

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Oppo A79

Performance 42
Display 54
Camera 30
Battery 46
Portability 63
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Oppo A79 better?


  • Overall rating 42/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 530583
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 724
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2032
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 192g vs 193g

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A79 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 48 points higher (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.

Vivo X500 Pro: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Oppo A79 Vivo X500 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6020 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 530583 5016623
Geekbench Single 724 4188
Geekbench Multi 2032 13145
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1216x2660
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 33W 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 / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, ColorOS 13.1 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 680 nits 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IPX4 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 165.6×76.0×8.0 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 193 g 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Oppo A79

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Oppo A79

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Oppo A79

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A79 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A79 MediaTek Dimensity 6020
42/100
530583 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +89.4%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Oppo A79 by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Oppo A79

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (100/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (94/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (81/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Oppo A79 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A79 and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Oppo A79 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A79 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A79 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A79 over the Vivo X500 Pro?

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.