Sony Xperia 10 V vs Vivo X500

The Sony Xperia 10 V (2023) 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 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 592,015); the Sony Xperia 10 V is noticeably lighter (159g vs 211g).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 V by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia 10 V

Performance 46
Display 89
Camera 25
Battery 66
Portability 80
Value for money —

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Sony Xperia 10 V better?

  • Lighter: 159g vs 211g

  • Better portability (80/100 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 48MP

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 V vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 25/100). 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 V (96/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 V (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 V (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 V significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Sony Xperia 10 V Vivo X500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 592015 3930719
Geekbench Single 905 3302
Geekbench Multi 2101 10240
Display 6.1" OLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2520 1260x2750
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging — 90W
Wireless charging — 40W
DXOMark (camera) 78 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 155.0×68.0×8.3 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 159 g 211 g
Launch price — $820

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia 10 V

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
25
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Sony Xperia 10 V

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2520
  • Refresh rate: —
89
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia 10 V

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia 10 V and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia 10 V Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
52/100
592015 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +84.9%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Sony Xperia 10 V by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sony Xperia 10 V

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 V (96/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 V (87/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 V (84/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 V significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (80/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 V or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 V by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 V and the Vivo X500?

The Sony Xperia 10 V has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 V or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 25/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 V or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 V 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.