Vivo iQOO Z9s vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Vivo iQOO Z9s (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, 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 53/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 879,714); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9s
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 192g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9s vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 37 points higher (90/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 55/100). 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 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9s | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 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 | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×7.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 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 Z9s
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9s
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9s and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo iQOO Z9s by 82.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo iQOO Z9s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s (81/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9s is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s by 37 points (90/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9s and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo iQOO Z9s has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9s 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 Z9s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9s 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.