Vivo X Fold3 vs Vivo X500
The Vivo X Fold3 (2024) 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 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,757,044); the Vivo X Fold3 is thinner (4.7mm vs 8.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold3
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo X Fold3 better?
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
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 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 219g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X Fold3 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (96/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X Fold3 | 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 LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.0×142.7×4.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold3
- 8.0" Foldable LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold3
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X Fold3 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo X Fold3 by 55.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X Fold3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (96/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold3 (84/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold3 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X Fold3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold3 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold3 and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X Fold3 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X Fold3 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X Fold3 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.