Sony Xperia E5 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Sony Xperia E5 (2016) runs on the MT6735, 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 22/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia E5 is noticeably lighter (147g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia E5
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia E5 better?
- Lighter: 147g vs 192g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6510 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 (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia E5 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 68 points higher (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (81/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia E5 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MT6735 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2300 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 1.5GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 144.0×69.0×8.2 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 147 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia E5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia E5
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia E5
- 2300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia E5
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display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (94/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (81/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia E5 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 by 68 points (90/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia E5 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Sony Xperia E5 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia E5 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia E5 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
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.