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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A97 5G
Vivo X500
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).
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
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo A97 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A97 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A97 5G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
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 unknownDetailed 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.