Vivo iQOO Z6 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Z6 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 45/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 592,015); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z6 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z6
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z6 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 45 points higher (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z6 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×75.8×8.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z6
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z6
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z6 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z6 by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z6
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z6 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 by 45 points (90/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z6 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z6 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z6 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z6 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z6 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.