Vivo X21i vs Vivo X500
The Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 314,537); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't; the Vivo X21i is noticeably lighter (159g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X21i
Vivo X500
What makes Vivo X21i better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 211g
- Better portability (94/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X21i vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (94/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X21i | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3425 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 159 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X21i and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo X21i by 92.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X21i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (96/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X21i significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (94/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X21i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X21i and the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X21i has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X21i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X21i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X21i over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.