Vivo S16 vs Vivo X500
The Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 59/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,010,069); the Vivo S16 is noticeably lighter (182g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S16
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo S16 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 182g vs 211g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S16 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 30 points higher (89/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S16 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S16 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo S16 by 74.3% 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (96/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (84/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S16 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S16 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 by 30 points (89/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S16 and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo S16 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S16 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S16 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo S16 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.