Vivo U10 vs Vivo X500
The Vivo U10 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 28/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 329,457); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo U10 doesn't; the Vivo U10 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo U10
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo U10 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 211g
- Better portability (55/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo U10 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo U10 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo U10 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1544 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.4×76.8×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo U10
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo U10
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1544
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo U10
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo U10 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo U10 by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo U10
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (96/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo U10 is a bit better (55/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo U10 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo U10 and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo U10 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo U10 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo U10 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo U10 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.