Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs Vivo X500
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $810 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 82/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,433,337).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 205g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $810 vs $820
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 7 points higher (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — 78/100, 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2433337 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $810 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 38.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. Vivo iQOO 12 Pro was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.