Sony Xperia 10 Plus vs Vivo X500
The Sony Xperia 10 Plus (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 636, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $429 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 23/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 282,713); the Sony Xperia 10 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
Vivo X500
What makes Sony Xperia 10 Plus better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $820
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 282713
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 294
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1083
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 Plus vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 66 points higher (89/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 Plus — 0/100, 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 Plus (96/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 Plus | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 636 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 282713 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 294 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1083 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 167.0×73.0×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $429 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 Plus
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 Plus and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Sony Xperia 10 Plus by 92.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $391. Sony Xperia 10 Plus was $391 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (96/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 Plus notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 Plus by 66 points (89/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 Plus and the Vivo X500?
The Sony Xperia 10 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 Plus 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.