Vivo X Fold2 vs Vivo X500
The Vivo X Fold2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 64/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,757,044); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 279g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold2
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo X Fold2 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 64/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 279g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X Fold2 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 25 points higher (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (94/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X Fold2 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10240 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO4 AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1916x2160 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Origin OS Ocean | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×73.4×12.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 279 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold2
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold2
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO4 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1916x2160
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold2
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X Fold2 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo X Fold2 by 55.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X Fold2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (96/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (94/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 76/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (50/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 by 25 points (89/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold2 and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X Fold2 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold2 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X Fold2 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X Fold2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.