Vivo X100s vs Vivo X500
The Vivo X100s (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $699 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 78/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,233,931).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X100s
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo X100s better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 203g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $820
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2233931
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2249
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 7352
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 84/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X100s vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 11 points higher (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 83/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 62/100). Value score: Vivo X100s — 70/100, 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 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 and the Vivo X100s are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo X100s (84/100 vs 62/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X100s is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X100s | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 2233931 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2249 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7352 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 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) | 3000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.8×7.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X100s
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X100s
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X100s
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X100s and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo X100s by 43.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $121. Vivo X100s was $121 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (96/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 and the Vivo X100s are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo X100s (84/100 vs 62/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X100s is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X100s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Vivo X100s — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X100s and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X100s has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X100s or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X100s over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X100s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.