Vivo X500 Pro vs Vivo X90 Pro
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Vivo X90 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 72/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4870); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,781,240); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
Vivo X90 Pro
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1781240
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1745
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4351
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4870 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 214g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 36/100)
What makes Vivo X90 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 72/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the Vivo X90 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 18 points higher (90/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo X90 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (63/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | Vivo X90 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 1781240 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 1745 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 4351 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 4870 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 164.1×74.5×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X90 Pro
- Main: 3MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X90 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X90 Pro
- 4870 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo X90 Pro by 181.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X90 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (100/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (87/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo X90 Pro are nearly equal (81/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 Pro (63/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo X90 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Vivo X90 Pro — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Vivo X90 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the Vivo X90 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. The Vivo X90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.