Sony Xperia 10 VIII vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia 10 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 54/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 840,353).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VIII better?
- Overall rating 54/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VIII vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (85/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VIII | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1509 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 168 g | — | |
| Launch price | $649 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VIII and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia 10 VIII by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (85/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VIII or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII by 38 points (92/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VIII and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia 10 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VIII or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VIII or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VIII over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.