Vivo X500 vs Vivo Y56
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Vivo Y56 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 515,647); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y56 doesn't; the Vivo Y56 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Vivo Y56
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Y56 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 211g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Vivo Y56, the Vivo X500 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y56 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (67/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Vivo Y56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IPX4 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 164.1×75.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y56
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y56
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Vivo Y56, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo Y56 by 662.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y56
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (96/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y56 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (67/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y56?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y56 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Vivo Y56?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y56 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y56?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y56?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Vivo Y56?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.