Vivo X500 vs Vivo Y73
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Vivo Y73 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 535,127); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y73 doesn't; the Vivo Y73 is noticeably lighter (170g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Vivo Y73
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo Y73 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 170g vs 211g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Vivo Y73, the Vivo X500 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (84/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y73 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (83/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Vivo Y73 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio G95 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 535127 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 672 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 1908 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 33W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 570 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 161.2×74.4×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 170 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y73
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y73
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y73
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Vivo Y73, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo Y73 by 634.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y73
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 (84/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y73 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (83/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y73?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y73 by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Vivo Y73?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y73 — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y73?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y73?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Vivo Y73?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.