Vivo X500 Pro vs Vivo Y38
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Vivo Y38 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 45/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 568,395).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
Vivo Y38
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Vivo Y38 better?
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the Vivo Y38, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 45 points higher (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo Y38 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | Vivo Y38 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y38
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y38
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y38
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and Vivo Y38, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Vivo Y38 by 782.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y38
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo Y38 (81/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo Y38 are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo Y38 by 45 points (90/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Vivo Y38 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Vivo Y38?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the Vivo Y38?
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.