Vivo X500 vs Vivo Y31d
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Vivo Y31d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2; launch prices were $820 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7200); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 505,682); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31d doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Vivo Y31d
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 505682
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 484
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1558
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 219g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 36/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 43/100)
What makes Vivo Y31d better?
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $820
- Overall rating 41/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Vivo Y31d, the Vivo X500 scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Vivo X500 — 92/100, Vivo Y31d — 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 Y31d (96/100 vs 36/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31d (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Vivo Y31d | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 505682 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 484 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 1558 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 720x1570 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7200 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 | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1250 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | $185 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y31d
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y31d
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y31d
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Vivo Y31d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo Y31d by 677.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $635. Vivo Y31d was $635 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (96/100 vs 36/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31d (84/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y31d?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31d by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Vivo Y31d?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y31d — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y31d?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y31d?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 36/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Vivo Y31d?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.