Sony Xperia 10 II vs Vivo X500
The Sony Xperia 10 II (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 33/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 329,457); the Sony Xperia 10 II is noticeably lighter (151g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 II
Vivo X500
What makes Sony Xperia 10 II better?
- Lighter: 151g vs 211g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 II vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 56 points higher (89/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Sony Xperia 10 II are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (84/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (81/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 II | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×69.0×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 151 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 II
- Main: 12MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 II
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 II
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 II and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Sony Xperia 10 II by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 10 II
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (96/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Sony Xperia 10 II are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II (84/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 II significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (81/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 II or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 II by 56 points (89/100 vs 33/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 II and the Vivo X500?
The Sony Xperia 10 II has a MobileRank rating of 33/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 II or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 II or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 II over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.