Vivo X100 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Vivo X100 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $900 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 80/100 (a 10-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 2,294,102); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X100 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Vivo X100 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Cheaper at launch: $900 vs $970
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 2294102
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 30W
- Lighter: 192g vs 229g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X100 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 10 points higher (90/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Vivo X100 Ultra — 72/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X100 Ultra (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo X100 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X100 Ultra (63/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X100 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2294102 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 30W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.6×9.2 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $900 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X100 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X100 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X100 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 30W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X100 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo X100 Ultra by 54.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Vivo X100 Ultra was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X100 Ultra (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo X100 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X100 Ultra (63/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X100 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo X100 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X100 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X100 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X100 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X100 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X100 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. 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.