Vivo X500 vs Vivo Y29
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Vivo Y29 (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 528,398); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y29 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Vivo Y29
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y29 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 211g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Vivo Y29, the Vivo X500 scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y29 is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Vivo Y29 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 720x1608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5500 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 | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP64 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 165.8×76.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 198 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y29
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y29
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y29
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Vivo Y29, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo Y29 by 643.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y29
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 (84/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y29 is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y29?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y29 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Vivo Y29?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y29 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y29?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y29?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Vivo Y29?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.