Sony Xperia 10 IV vs Vivo X500
The Sony Xperia 10 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 592,015); the Sony Xperia 10 IV is noticeably lighter (161g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 IV
Vivo X500
What makes Sony Xperia 10 IV better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 211g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 IV vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Sony Xperia 10 IV are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 IV | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.0" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 63 | — | |
| 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 / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×67.0×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 IV
- 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 IV
- 6.0" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 IV and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Sony Xperia 10 IV by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 10 IV
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (96/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Sony Xperia 10 IV are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 IV notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 IV or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 IV by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 IV and the Vivo X500?
The Sony Xperia 10 IV has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 IV or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 IV or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 IV 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.