Vivo X500 vs Vivo X80
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Vivo X80 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,504,467).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Vivo X80
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1504467
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo X80 better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 211g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Vivo X80, the Vivo X500 scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo X80 (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo X80 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X80 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Vivo X80 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 1504467 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 1693 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 4384 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| 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 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 165.0×75.2×8.3 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 X80
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X80
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X80
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Vivo X80, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo X80 by 161.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X80
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo X80 (96/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo X80 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 (87/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 (84/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X80 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo X80?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo X80 by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Vivo X80?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X80 — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo X80?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo X80?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Vivo X80?
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 X80 is a better fit for active users.