Sony Xperia 10 VI vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Sony Xperia 10 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 56/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 737,054); the Sony Xperia 10 VI is noticeably lighter (164g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VI
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VI better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 192g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VI vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 34 points higher (90/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×68.0×8.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VI and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Sony Xperia 10 VI by 85.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 10 VI
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (81/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI by 34 points (90/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VI and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 10 VI has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VI over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.