Redmi 6A vs Vivo X500
The Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $90 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 17/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 155,362); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't; the Redmi 6A is noticeably lighter (145g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 6A
Vivo X500
What makes Redmi 6A better?
- Lighter: 145g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $90 vs $820
- Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 6A vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 72 points higher (89/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Redmi 6A — 26/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 6A | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 10240 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 145 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $90 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 6A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 6A
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 6A
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 6A and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Redmi 6A by 96.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $730. Redmi 6A was $730 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 6A significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 6A or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 72 points (89/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 6A and the Vivo X500?
The Redmi 6A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 6A or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 6A or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 6A 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.