Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs Vivo X500
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $1500 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,842,882).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
Vivo X500
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VIII better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Lighter: 200g vs 211g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3842882
- Bigger battery: 7500 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
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $1500
- Better camera (87/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 VIII vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 53/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 1 VIII — 62/100, 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 Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (84/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 VIII | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3842882 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" LTPO OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×74.0×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1500 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 6.5" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 VIII and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Sony Xperia 1 VIII by 2.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $680. Vivo X500 was $680 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (87/100 vs 69/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 VIII (84/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Sony Xperia 1 VIII — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 VIII and the Vivo X500?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 1 VIII or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 VIII over the Vivo X500?
The Sony Xperia 1 VIII is a better fit for gamers and power 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.