Vivo X500 Pro vs Vivo X51 5G

The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Vivo X51 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 46/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4315); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 597,974).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G by 44 points (90/100 vs 46/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

Vivo X51 5G

Performance 44
Display 68
Camera 42
Battery 31
Portability 70
Value for money —

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4315 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 68/100)

What makes Vivo X51 5G better?

  • Lighter: 181g vs 192g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the Vivo X51 5G, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 44 points higher (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (94/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X51 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).

Vivo X500 Pro: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo X500 Pro Vivo X51 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
AnTuTu 5016623 597974
Geekbench Single 4188 799
Geekbench Multi 13145 1836
Display 6.4" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2660 1080x2376
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6510 mAh 4315 mAh
Charging 90W 33W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 17 Android 10, Funtouch 10.0
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm 158.5×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 192 g 181 g
Launch price $970 —

Camera comparison

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Vivo X51 5G

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera

Display comparison

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Vivo X51 5G

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2376
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
68
display

Battery and charging

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Vivo X51 5G

  • 4315 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
31
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X51 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100
5016623 AnTuTu
Vivo X51 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
46/100 -738.9%
597974 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo X51 5G by 738.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Vivo X51 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (100/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (94/100 vs 68/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (87/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G (81/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X51 5G is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Vivo X51 5G?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X51 5G by 44 points (90/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo X51 5G?

The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Vivo X51 5G — 46/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Vivo X51 5G?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Vivo X51 5G?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the Vivo X51 5G?

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.