Vivo S60 vs Vivo X500
The Vivo S60 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $530 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7200); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,797,821).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S60
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo S60 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $530 vs $820
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1797821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 5179
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7200 mAh
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S60 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Vivo S60 — 66/100, Vivo X500 — 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 notably outperforms the Vivo S60 (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo S60 (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S60 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1797821 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1923 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5179 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2750x1260 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.3×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $530 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo S60
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S60
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2750x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo S60
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S60 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo S60 by 54.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $290. Vivo S60 was $290 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo S60 (96/100 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 notably outperforms the Vivo S60 (87/100 vs 64/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo S60 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S60 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Vivo S60 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo S60 and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo S60 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S60 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 64/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S60 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S60 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo S60 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.