Sony Xperia 1 II vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 II (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $1199 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 46/100 (a 44-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 973,499).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 II
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 II better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 192g
- Better portability (74/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 973499
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $970 vs $1199
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 II vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 44 points higher (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 II — 2/100, 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 Sony Xperia 1 II (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 II is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 II | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 973499 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.1×71.1×7.6 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 181 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1199 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 II
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 II
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 II
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 II and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 II by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $229. Vivo X500 Pro was $229 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II (81/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 II is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 II by 44 points (90/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 II and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 II has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 II or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 II 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.