Vivo iQOO Z10 vs Vivo X500
The Vivo iQOO Z10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 58/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7300); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,032,527); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z10 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z10
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo iQOO Z10 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1032527
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z10 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z10 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1032527 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z10
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z10
- 7300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z10 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo iQOO Z10 by 73.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z10
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (96/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z10 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z10 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z10 and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo iQOO Z10 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z10 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z10 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z10 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.