Redmi Note 8 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $180 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 30/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 329,457); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $970
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 60 points higher (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8 — 26/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Redmi Note 8 by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $790. Redmi Note 8 was $790 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Redmi Note 8 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 60 points (90/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.