Sony Xperia E5 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia E5 (2016) runs on the MT6735, 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 22/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia E5
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia E5 better?
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia E5 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 70 points higher (92/100 vs 22/100). 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 12/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (85/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia E5 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MT6735 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 1.5GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 144.0×69.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 147 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia E5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia E5
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia E5
- 2300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (94/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (85/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia E5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 by 70 points (92/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia E5 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia E5 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia E5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia E5 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.