Vivo V50 vs Vivo X500
The Vivo V50 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,018,053); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V50 doesn't; the Vivo V50 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V50
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo V50 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 211g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1018053
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V50 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V50 (96/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo V50 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo V50 (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo V50 (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V50 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V50 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1018053 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×76.7×7.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V50
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V50
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V50
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V50 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo V50 by 74.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V50
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V50 (96/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo V50 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo V50 (87/100 vs 60/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo V50 (84/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V50 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V50 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo V50 by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V50 and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo V50 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V50 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 60/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V50 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V50 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.