Vivo S16 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 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 59/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S16
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Vivo S16 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 192g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S16 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 31 points higher (90/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S16 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S16 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo S16 by 79.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S16
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (81/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S16 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 by 31 points (90/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S16 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo S16 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S16 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S16 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo S16 is a better fit for active users. 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.