Sony Xperia 5 V vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 67/100 (a 23-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 1,774,668).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia 5 V
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 192g
- Overall rating 67/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1774668
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia 5 V vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 23 points higher (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (100/100 vs 76/100). 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 V (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (81/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia 5 V | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1774668 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2520 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 118 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 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 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia 5 V and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Sony Xperia 5 V by 64.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia 5 V
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (100/100 vs 76/100).
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 V (87/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V (81/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia 5 V by 23 points (90/100 vs 67/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 5 V and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 V has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia 5 V or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 5 V over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 5 V 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.