Vivo X Fold3 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Vivo X Fold3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 74/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,757,044); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold3
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Vivo X Fold3 better?
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1757044
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X Fold3 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 16 points higher (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (81/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X Fold3 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1757044 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 13145 | |
| Display | 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×142.7×4.7 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold3
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold3
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X Fold3 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo X Fold3 by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X Fold3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (81/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold3 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold3 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold3 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X Fold3 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold3 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold3 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X Fold3 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X Fold3 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.