Sony Xperia 10 III Lite vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 690, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 499,040).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia 10 III Lite better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (85/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 III Lite | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 690 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 169 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 III Lite
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 III Lite and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 10 III Lite by 89.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (94/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite (85/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 10 III Lite has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 III Lite over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.