Vivo S17e vs Vivo X500
The Vivo S17e (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-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 971,424); the Vivo S17e is noticeably lighter (178g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S17e
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo S17e better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 211g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S17e vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo S17e (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo S17e (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo S17e (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo S17e (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17e notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S17e | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 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 | 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 13, OriginOS 3 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×74.9×7.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S17e
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S17e
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S17e
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S17e and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo S17e by 75.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo S17e
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo S17e (96/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo S17e (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo S17e (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo S17e (84/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S17e notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S17e or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo S17e by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S17e and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo S17e has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S17e or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S17e or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S17e over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.