Vivo X500 vs vivo Y78+
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the vivo Y78+ (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G. 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 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 592,015); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the vivo Y78+ doesn't; the vivo Y78+ is noticeably lighter (177g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
vivo Y78+
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 72/100)
What makes vivo Y78+ better?
- Lighter: 177g vs 211g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the vivo Y78+, 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the vivo Y78+ (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the vivo Y78+ (94/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the vivo Y78+ (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the vivo Y78+ (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the vivo Y78+ notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (74/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | vivo Y78+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 592015 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 905 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 2101 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 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 | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 177 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
vivo Y78+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
vivo Y78+
- 6.8"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
vivo Y78+
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and vivo Y78+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads vivo Y78+ by 564.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
vivo Y78+
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the vivo Y78+ (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the vivo Y78+ (94/100 vs 72/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the vivo Y78+ (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the vivo Y78+ (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the vivo Y78+ notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (74/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the vivo Y78+?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the vivo Y78+ by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the vivo Y78+?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the vivo Y78+ — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the vivo Y78+?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the vivo Y78+?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the vivo Y78+?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.