Vivo T4 vs Vivo X500
The Vivo T4 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $299 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 58/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7300); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,041,899); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo T4 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo T4
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo T4 better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $299 vs $820
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1041899
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3390
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 71/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo T4 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 71/100). Value score: Vivo T4 — 54/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Vivo T4 (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo T4 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo T4 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo T4 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo T4 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1041899 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7300 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $299 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo T4
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo T4
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo T4
- 7300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo T4 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo T4 by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $521. Vivo T4 was $521 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo T4 (96/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo T4 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo T4 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo T4 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo T4 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo T4 by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo T4 and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo T4 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo T4 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo T4 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Vivo T4 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo T4 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.