Vivo X500 vs Vivo Y31
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Vivo Y31 (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $820 and $220. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 45/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 568,395); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Vivo Y31
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Vivo Y31 better?
- Lighter: 209g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $220 vs $820
- Overall rating 45/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Vivo Y31, the Vivo X500 scores 44 points higher (89/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Vivo X500 — 92/100, Vivo Y31 — 46/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31 (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31 (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Vivo Y31 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Vivo Y31 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 568395 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 915 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 2115 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 720x1608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6500 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 166.1×77.0×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | $220 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y31
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y31
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y31
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Vivo Y31, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo Y31 by 591.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $600. Vivo Y31 was $600 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31 (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31 (84/100 vs 58/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Vivo Y31 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y31?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31 by 44 points (89/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Vivo Y31?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y31 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y31?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y31?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Vivo Y31?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.