Vivo X500 vs Vivo Y31s 5G

The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Vivo Y31s 5G (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2; launch prices were $820 and $200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-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 Y31s 5G doesn't.

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

Vivo Y31s 5G

Performance 46
Display 55
Camera 37
Battery 58
Portability 50
Value for money 54

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 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)

What makes Vivo Y31s 5G better?

  • Lighter: 207g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $820

  • Overall rating 47/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Vivo Y31s 5G, the Vivo X500 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Vivo X500 — 92/100, Vivo Y31s 5G — 54/100; 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 Y31s 5G (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

Vivo X500: The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo X500 Vivo Y31s 5G
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9600M Qualcomm 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 1600x720
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 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 17 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm 164.2×75.4×8.4 mm
Weight 211 g 207 g
Launch price $820 $200

Camera comparison

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Vivo Y31s 5G

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera

Display comparison

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Vivo Y31s 5G

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1600x720
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Vivo Y31s 5G

  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X500 and Vivo Y31s 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100
3930719 AnTuTu
Vivo Y31s 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
47/100 -591.5%
568395 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Vivo Y31s 5G by 591.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo X500

$820

Vivo Y31s 5G

$200

Launch price difference: $620. Vivo Y31s 5G was $620 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (96/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (94/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (87/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G (84/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y31s 5G?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y31s 5G by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Vivo Y31s 5G?

The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y31s 5G — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y31s 5G?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y31s 5G?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Vivo Y31s 5G?

The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.