Vivo V21s vs Vivo X500
The Vivo V21s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 800U, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 562,447); the Vivo V21s is noticeably lighter (176g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V21s
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo V21s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 176g vs 211g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 562447
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V21s vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (81/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V21s | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 562447 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 752 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2404 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×73.9×7.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V21s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V21s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2404
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V21s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V21s and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo V21s by 85.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V21s
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (94/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (84/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V21s significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (81/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V21s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V21s and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo V21s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V21s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V21s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V21s 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.