Vivo X500 vs Vivo Z3i
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Vivo Z3i (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 Z3i doesn't; the Vivo Z3i is noticeably lighter (164g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Vivo Z3i
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
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Z3i better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 211g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Vivo Z3i, 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 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (96/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Vivo Z3i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3315 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.1 (Oreo) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 156.0×75.6×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 164 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Z3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Z3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Z3i
- 3315 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Vivo Z3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Vivo Z3i by 1149.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo Z3i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (96/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Z3i significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Z3i?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 63 points (89/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Vivo Z3i?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo Z3i — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Z3i?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo Z3i?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Vivo Z3i?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.