Sony Xperia 1 III vs Vivo X500
The Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $1299 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 60/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,232,200); the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 III
Vivo X500
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Lighter: 186g vs 211g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1232200
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 11W
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $1299
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 65/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 III vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 29 points higher (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 III — 30/100, Vivo X500 — 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (96/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 III | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1232200 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 11W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 105 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 III and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Sony Xperia 1 III by 68.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $479. Vivo X500 was $479 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (96/100 vs 65/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III (84/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (65/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 III by 29 points (89/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 III and the Vivo X500?
The Sony Xperia 1 III has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 III or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 65/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 III over the Vivo X500?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.