Oppo R15 vs Vivo X500
The Oppo R15 (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 29/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3450); 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 R15 doesn't; the Oppo R15 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo R15
Vivo X500
What makes Oppo R15 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 211g
- Better portability (80/100 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 3450 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 16/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo R15 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 60 points higher (89/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo R15 (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo R15 (87/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo R15 (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo R15 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo R15 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.3" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3450 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.1×75.2×7.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Oppo R15
- Main: 16MP f/1.7
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo R15
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo R15
- 3450 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo R15 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Oppo R15 by 92.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo R15
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo R15 (96/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo R15 (87/100 vs 16/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo R15 (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo R15 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo R15 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Oppo R15 by 60 points (89/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo R15 and the Vivo X500?
The Oppo R15 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo R15 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 16/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo R15 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Oppo R15 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.