Oppo A96 5G vs Vivo X500
The Oppo A96 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (), while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 592,015); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A96 5G doesn't; the Oppo A96 5G is noticeably lighter (171g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A96 5G
Vivo X500
What makes Oppo A96 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 180Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 171g vs 211g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A96 5G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Oppo A96 5G are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (81/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A96 5G | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 () | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 180 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×73.2×7.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A96 5G
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A96 5G
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 180 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A96 5G
- 4500 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A96 5G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Oppo A96 5G by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A96 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Oppo A96 5G are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (84/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 5G significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (81/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A96 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A96 5G and the Vivo X500?
The Oppo A96 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A96 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A96 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A96 5G 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.