Vivo V30 SE vs Vivo X500
The Vivo V30 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 568,395); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V30 SE doesn't; the Vivo V30 SE is noticeably lighter (185g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V30 SE
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo V30 SE better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 211g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V30 SE vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V30 SE notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V30 SE | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V30 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V30 SE
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V30 SE
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V30 SE and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo V30 SE by 85.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V30 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V30 SE notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V30 SE or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V30 SE and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo V30 SE has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V30 SE or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V30 SE or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V30 SE 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.