Vivo iQOO U5x vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Vivo iQOO U5x (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 34/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 424,216); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U5x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U5x
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO U5x better?
- Lighter: 179g vs 192g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO U5x vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 56 points higher (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5x is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO U5x | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Origin OS Ocean | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.2×8.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U5x
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U5x
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U5x
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO U5x and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo iQOO U5x by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO U5x
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO U5x is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U5x or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U5x by 56 points (90/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U5x and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO U5x has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U5x or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO U5x or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U5x 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.