Sony Xperia 10 VIII vs Vivo X500
The Sony Xperia 10 VIII (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $649 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 840,353); the Sony Xperia 10 VIII is noticeably lighter (168g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
Vivo X500
What makes Sony Xperia 10 VIII better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $649 vs $820
- Better portability (76/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 840353
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3000
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VIII vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 10 VIII — 22/100, 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 VIII (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VIII | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 840353 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1013 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3000 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1509 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 10 VIII
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VIII and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Sony Xperia 10 VIII by 78.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $171. Sony Xperia 10 VIII was $171 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VIII notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (76/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VIII or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 10 VIII by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VIII and the Vivo X500?
The Sony Xperia 10 VIII has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VIII or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 10 VIII or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VIII 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.