Redmi Note 8 vs Vivo X500
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $180 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 329,457); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8
Vivo X500
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $820
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8 — 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 Note 8 (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Redmi Note 8 by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Redmi Note 8 was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (96/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Vivo X500?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 8 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 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.