Vivo X100 Ultra vs Vivo X500
The Vivo X100 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $900 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 80/100 (a 9-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 2,294,102); the Vivo X500 is noticeably lighter (211g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X100 Ultra
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo X100 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Overall rating 80/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2294102
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 30W
- Lighter: 211g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $900
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X100 Ultra vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 9 points higher (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 82/100). Value score: Vivo X100 Ultra — 72/100, Vivo X500 — 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 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 is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo X100 Ultra (50/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X100 Ultra | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2294102 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7500 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 | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×75.6×9.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $900 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X100 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X100 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X100 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 30W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X100 Ultra and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo X100 Ultra by 41.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $80. Vivo X500 was $80 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 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 is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo X100 Ultra (50/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X100 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 edges out the Vivo X100 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X100 Ultra and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X100 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X100 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X100 Ultra over the Vivo X500?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.