Redmi R70m vs Vivo X500
The Redmi R70m (2026) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 639,225); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi R70m doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi R70m
Vivo X500
What makes Redmi R70m better?
- Lighter: 210g vs 211g
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 639225
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2073
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi R70m vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (96/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi R70m and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi R70m | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.9" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.6×79.5×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Redmi R70m
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi R70m
- 6.9" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi R70m
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi R70m and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Redmi R70m by 83.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi R70m
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (96/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi R70m and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi R70m or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi R70m by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi R70m and the Vivo X500?
The Redmi R70m has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi R70m or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi R70m or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Redmi R70m 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.