Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $1500 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 77/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,842,882).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Overall rating 77/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3842882
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $970 vs $1500
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 13 points higher (90/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, 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 and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 23.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $530. Vivo X500 Pro was $530 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Sony Xperia 1 VIII are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power users. 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.