Redmi 5 Plus vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $170 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 20/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 218,879); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 5 Plus
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $970
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 70 points higher (90/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi 5 Plus — 8/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Redmi 5 Plus by 95.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $800. Redmi 5 Plus was $800 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (81/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 70 points (90/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.