Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo X500
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $599 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 88/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,758,268).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $820
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3758268
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Lighter: 211g vs 215g
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 1 points higher (89/100 vs 88/100). Value score: Vivo iQOO 15 — 90/100, 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 iQOO 15 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3758268 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo iQOO 15 by 4.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $221. Vivo iQOO 15 was $221 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the Vivo iQOO 15 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo iQOO 15 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.