Sony Xperia 10 III vs Vivo X500
The Sony Xperia 10 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 690, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $450 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 39/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 499,040); the Sony Xperia 10 III is noticeably lighter (169g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 III
Vivo X500
What makes Sony Xperia 10 III better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $450 vs $820
- Better portability (74/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 499040
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 780
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1897
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 III vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 50 points higher (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 III — 2/100, 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 Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (94/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (74/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 III | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 690 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 499040 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 780 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1897 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 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 | 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $450 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 III and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Sony Xperia 10 III by 87.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $370. Sony Xperia 10 III was $370 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (94/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III (84/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 III notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (74/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 III by 50 points (89/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 III and the Vivo X500?
The Sony Xperia 10 III has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 III or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 III 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.