Redmi Note 10S vs Vivo X500

The Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $250 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 535,127); the Redmi Note 10S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 211g).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 10S

Performance 42
Display 51
Camera 39
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money 40

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Redmi Note 10S better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $820

  • Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 535127
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 672
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1908
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 10S vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Redmi Note 10S — 40/100, 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 Note 10S (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi Note 10S Vivo X500
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 535127 3930719
Geekbench Single 672 3302
Geekbench Multi 1908 10240
Display 6.4" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution — 1260x2750
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging — 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS — Android 17
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 179 g 211 g
Launch price $250 $820

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 10S

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Note 10S

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 10S

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 10S and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 10S MediaTek Helio G95
45/100
535127 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +86.4%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Redmi Note 10S by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 10S

$250

Vivo X500

$820

Launch price difference: $570. Redmi Note 10S was $570 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (96/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (94/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (87/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (84/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 10S notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10S and the Vivo X500?

The Redmi Note 10S has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 10S 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.