Oppo F21 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Oppo F21 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 43/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 424,216); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F21 Pro doesn't; the Oppo F21 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo F21 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Oppo F21 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 175g vs 211g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo F21 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 46 points higher (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F21 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo F21 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Oppo F21 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo F21 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo F21 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo F21 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Oppo F21 Pro by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo F21 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (96/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (94/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (84/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo F21 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo F21 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro by 46 points (89/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo F21 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Oppo F21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo F21 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo F21 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Oppo F21 Pro 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.