Redmi A1 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Redmi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 25/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 155,362); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi A1 doesn't; the Vivo X500 Pro is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi A1
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Redmi A1 better?
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi A1 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 65 points higher (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). 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 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi A1 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio A22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 155362 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 486 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 (Go edition), MIUI 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.9×76.8×9.1 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Redmi A1
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi A1
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi A1 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Redmi A1 by 96.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi A1
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Redmi A1 (81/100 vs 66/100).
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 A1 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Redmi A1 by 65 points (90/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi A1 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Redmi A1 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi A1 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi A1 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Redmi A1 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.