Sony Xperia Ace III vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, 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 35/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 435,710).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Ace III
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia Ace III better?
- Overall rating 35/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Ace III vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (100/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (85/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Ace III | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.5" LCD IPS | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1496 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 162 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1496
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 4500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Ace III and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 91.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (100/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (85/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III by 57 points (92/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Ace III and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia Ace III has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Ace III 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.