Oppo F9 Pro vs Vivo X500

The Oppo F9 Pro (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 314,537); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F9 Pro doesn't; the Oppo F9 Pro is noticeably lighter (169g vs 211g).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Oppo F9 Pro

Performance 20
Display 58
Camera 17
Battery 12
Portability 78
Value for money —

Vivo X500

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

What makes Oppo F9 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 169g vs 211g

  • Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 314537
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo F9 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo F9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).

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 F9 Pro Vivo X500
Processor MediaTek Helio P60 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 314537 3930719
Geekbench Single 341 3302
Geekbench Multi 779 10240
Display 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2750
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 3500 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 20W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 16 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 25 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 156.7×74.0×8.0 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 169 g 211 g
Launch price — $820

Camera comparison

Oppo F9 Pro

  • Main: 16MP f/1.8
  • Front: 25MP
17
camera

Vivo X500

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

Display comparison

Oppo F9 Pro

  • 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display

Vivo X500

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

Battery and charging

Oppo F9 Pro

  • 3500 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Vivo X500

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

Overall performance score

We compared Oppo F9 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo F9 Pro MediaTek Helio P60
26/100
314537 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +92.0%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Oppo F9 Pro by 92.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Oppo F9 Pro

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (96/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (94/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (87/100 vs 17/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro (84/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo F9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Oppo F9 Pro or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo F9 Pro by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo F9 Pro and the Vivo X500?

The Oppo F9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo F9 Pro or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo F9 Pro or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Oppo F9 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.