Oppo A97 5G vs Vivo X500

The Oppo A97 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. 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 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 569,913); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A97 5G doesn't.

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Oppo A97 5G

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

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Oppo A97 5G better?


  • Overall rating 41/100

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 569913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 684
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1900
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • 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 A97 5G 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 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 A97 5G (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (84/100 vs 46/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Oppo A97 5G Vivo X500
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 810 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 569913 3930719
Geekbench Single 684 3302
Geekbench Multi 1900 10240
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1260x2750
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 12 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions — 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight — 211 g
Launch price — $820

Camera comparison

Oppo A97 5G

  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
30
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Oppo A97 5G

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Oppo A97 5G

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

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A97 5G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A97 5G MediaTek Dimensity 810
41/100
569913 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +85.5%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Oppo A97 5G by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Oppo A97 5G

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (96/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (94/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G (84/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Oppo A97 5G or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo A97 5G by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A97 5G and the Vivo X500?

The Oppo A97 5G has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A97 5G or the Vivo X500?

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

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A97 5G or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A97 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.