Philips S7221 5G vs Vivo X500
The Philips S7221 5G (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8200, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Philips S7221 5G
Vivo X500
What makes Philips S7221 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 210g vs 211g
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 750
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2200
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Philips S7221 5G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Philips S7221 5G | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8200 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 750 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2200 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×77.0×9.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Philips S7221 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Philips S7221 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Philips S7221 5G
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Philips S7221 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (96/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G (84/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Philips S7221 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Philips S7221 5G by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Philips S7221 5G and the Vivo X500?
The Philips S7221 5G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Philips S7221 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Philips S7221 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Philips S7221 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.