Sony Xperia 5 III vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Sony Xperia 5 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $999 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 51/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,135,878); the Sony Xperia 5 III is noticeably lighter (168g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 III
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 5 III better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 192g
- Better portability (76/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $970 vs $999
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 III vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 39 points higher (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Sony Xperia 5 III — 12/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 III | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×68.0×8.2 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia 5 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 III and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 III by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $29. Vivo X500 Pro was $29 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III (81/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 III is a bit better (76/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 III by 39 points (90/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 III and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 III has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 III or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 III over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 III is a better fit for active users. 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.