Oppo A79 vs Vivo X500
The Oppo A79 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-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 530,583); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A79 doesn't; the Oppo A79 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A79
Vivo X500
What makes Oppo A79 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 211g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A79 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A79 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A79 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 530583 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 724 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2032 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.6×76.0×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A79
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A79
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A79
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A79 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Oppo A79 by 86.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A79
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A79 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A79 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A79 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A79 and the Vivo X500?
The Oppo A79 has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A79 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A79 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A79 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.