Sony Xperia 10 VI vs Vivo X500
The Sony Xperia 10 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 56/100 (a 33-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 737,054); the Sony Xperia 10 VI is noticeably lighter (164g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VI
Vivo X500
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VI better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 211g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VI vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 33 points higher (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). 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 VI (96/100 vs 52/100). 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 VI (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VI | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 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 | |
| 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) | — | 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 | 164 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VI
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VI and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Sony Xperia 10 VI by 81.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 10 VI
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (96/100 vs 52/100).
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 VI (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VI notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (78/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VI by 33 points (89/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VI and the Vivo X500?
The Sony Xperia 10 VI has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VI or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VI 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.