Sony Xperia 1 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Sony Xperia 1 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, 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 54/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3330); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 1
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 1 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 192g
- Better display (100/100 vs 94/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 1 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 36 points higher (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 1 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×72.0×8.2 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 1
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 1
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 1
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 1 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Sony Xperia 1 by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (100/100 vs 94/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 1 by 36 points (90/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 1 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 1 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 1 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 1 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.