OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini vs Vivo X500 Pro

The OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8450, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $505 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 79/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 2,031,580).

The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini

Performance 76
Display 85
Camera 94
Battery 64
Portability 67
Value for money 78

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini better?

  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 187g vs 192g
  • Cheaper at launch: $505 vs $970

  • Better camera (94/100 vs 87/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 2031580
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1612
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6210
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 11 points higher (90/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 64/100). Value score: OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini — 78/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini (81/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).

OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini: The OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo X500 Pro: The Vivo X500 Pro 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 Reno15 Pro Mini Vivo X500 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 8450 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 2031580 5016623
Geekbench Single 1612 4188
Geekbench Multi 6210 13145
Display 6.3" AMOLED 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2640 1216x2660
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6200 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 151.2×72.4×8.0 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 187 g 192 g
Launch price $505 $970

Camera comparison

OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini

  • Main: 200MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini

  • 6.3" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini

  • 6200 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini MediaTek Dimensity 8450
79/100
2031580 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +59.5%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini by 59.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini

$505

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Launch price difference: $465. OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini was $465 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini (100/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini is a bit better (94/100 vs 87/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini (81/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini leads on camera score (94/100 vs 87/100).

Which is more powerful: the OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini over the Vivo X500 Pro?

The OPPO Reno15 Pro Mini is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.