Vivo S60 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Vivo S60 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $530 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 73/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo S60 has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,797,821).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S60
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Vivo S60 better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 6510 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $530 vs $970
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5179
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S60 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 17 points higher (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Vivo S60 — 66/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S60 (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S60 (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo S60 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S60 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1797821 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2750x1260 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.3×7.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $530 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S60
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S60
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2750x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S60
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S60 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo S60 by 64.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $440. Vivo S60 was $440 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S60 (100/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo S60 (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo S60 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S60 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo S60 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S60 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo S60 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S60 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S60 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S60 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo S60 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.