Redmi A2 vs Vivo X500
The Redmi A2 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Helio G36, 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 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 193,858); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A2 doesn't; the Redmi A2 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A2
Vivo X500
What makes Redmi A2 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 211g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 193858
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 781
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 11/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A2 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 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (96/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi A2 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A2 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G36 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 193858 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 781 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A2
- Main: —
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi A2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A2 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Redmi A2 by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (96/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (94/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi A2 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi A2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi A2 by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A2 and the Vivo X500?
The Redmi A2 has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A2 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.