Redmi K50 Ultra vs Vivo X500
The Redmi K50 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 65/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Ultra
Vivo X500
What makes Redmi K50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 202g vs 211g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K50 Ultra vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 24 points higher (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Redmi K50 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (84/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K50 Ultra | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Ultra
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K50 Ultra and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Redmi K50 Ultra by 63.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K50 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (96/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Redmi K50 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (84/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra by 24 points (89/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Ultra and the Vivo X500?
The Redmi K50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 Ultra over the Vivo X500?
The Redmi K50 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.