Vivo X500 vs Vivo Y97
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Vivo Y97 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 26/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 314,537); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y97 doesn't; the Vivo Y97 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Vivo Y97
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3315 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Y97 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 211g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Vivo Y97, the Vivo X500 scores 63 points higher (89/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y97 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Vivo Y97 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.3" S-IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3315 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 155.9×75.6×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y97
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y97
- 6.3" S-IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y97
- 3315 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Vivo Y97, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo Y97 by 1149.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Y97
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (96/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y97 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y97?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Y97 by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Vivo Y97?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Y97 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y97?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Y97?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Vivo Y97?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.