Sony Xperia Ace III vs Vivo X500
The Sony Xperia Ace III (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 35/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 435,710); the Sony Xperia Ace III is noticeably lighter (162g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Ace III
Vivo X500
What makes Sony Xperia Ace III better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 211g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 435710
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 689
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1597
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 38/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Ace III vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 54 points higher (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (96/100 vs 38/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Ace III | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 435710 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 689 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1597 | 10240 | |
| Display | 5.5" LCD IPS | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1496 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 140.0×69.0×8.9 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 5.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1496
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Ace III
- 4500 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Ace III and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Sony Xperia Ace III by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia Ace III
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (96/100 vs 38/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III (84/100 vs 49/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia Ace III notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Ace III by 54 points (89/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Ace III and the Vivo X500?
The Sony Xperia Ace III has a MobileRank rating of 35/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Ace III or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 38/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Ace III 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.