Vivo X500 Pro vs Vivo X90
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Vivo X90 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 65/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4810); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,755,232).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
Vivo X90
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1755232
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1745
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4351
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4810 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 196g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Vivo X90 better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Overall rating 65/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the Vivo X90, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 25 points higher (90/100 vs 65/100). 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 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (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 significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (81/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | Vivo X90 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 9200 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 1755232 | |
| 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 | 4810 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 (Global), Origin OS 3 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 164.1×74.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X90
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X90
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X90
- 4810 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo X90, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo X90 by 185.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X90
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (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 significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 (87/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X90 (81/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Vivo X90?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo X90 by 25 points (90/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo X90?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Vivo X90 — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Vivo X90?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Vivo X90?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the Vivo X90?
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 is a better fit for active users.