Vivo X500 vs vivo X500 E
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the vivo X500 E (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,329,936).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
vivo X500 E
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4106
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 71/100)
What makes vivo X500 E better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 211g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the vivo X500 E, the Vivo X500 scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the vivo X500 E (96/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the vivo X500 E (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the vivo X500 E is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | vivo X500 E | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 1329936 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 1270 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 4106 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17, OriginOS 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 5000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 157.5×74.3×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
vivo X500 E
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
vivo X500 E
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
vivo X500 E
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and vivo X500 E, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads vivo X500 E by 195.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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vivo X500 E
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the vivo X500 E (96/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the vivo X500 E (87/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the vivo X500 E is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the vivo X500 E?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the vivo X500 E — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the vivo X500 E?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the vivo X500 E — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the vivo X500 E?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the vivo X500 E?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the vivo X500 E?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The vivo X500 E is a better fit for active users.