Redmi 8 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Redmi 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $140 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 23/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 193,115); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8 doesn't; the Vivo X500 Pro is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 8
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Redmi 8 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $970
- Overall rating 23/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 8 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 67 points higher (90/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 12/100). 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 52/100). Value score: Redmi 8 — 22/100, 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 8 (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 8 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 8 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 | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Redmi 8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 8
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 8 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Redmi 8 by 96.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $830. Redmi 8 was $830 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (100/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi 8 (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 by 67 points (90/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 8 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Redmi 8 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 8 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.