Vivo X500 vs Vivo Y51
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Vivo Y51 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 329,457); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y51 doesn't; the Vivo Y51 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Vivo Y51
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Vivo Y51 better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 211g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Vivo Y51, the Vivo X500 scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y51 is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Vivo Y51 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10, Funtouch 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 159.3×75.2×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y51
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y51
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y51
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Vivo Y51, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo Y51 by 1093.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y51
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 (96/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y51 is a bit better (59/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y51?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y51 by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Vivo Y51?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y51 — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y51?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y51?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Vivo Y51?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.