Vivo V15 vs Vivo X500
The Vivo V15 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 31/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 24 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 303,398); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V15 doesn't; the Vivo V15 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V15
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo V15 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 211g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 24MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V15 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 58 points higher (89/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V15 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P70 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 303398 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.9×8.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V15
- Main: 24MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V15
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V15
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V15 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo V15 by 92.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V15
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (96/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (87/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V15 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V15 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V15 by 58 points (89/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V15 and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo V15 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V15 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V15 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V15 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.