Sony Xperia E5 vs Vivo X500
The Sony Xperia E5 (2016) runs on the MT6735, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 22/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 2300); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia E5 is noticeably lighter (147g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia E5
Vivo X500
What makes Sony Xperia E5 better?
- Lighter: 147g vs 211g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 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 (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia E5 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 67 points higher (89/100 vs 22/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (81/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia E5 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MT6735 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10240 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2300 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 144.0×69.0×8.2 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 147 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia E5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia E5
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia E5
- 2300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (94/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia E5 significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (81/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia E5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia E5 by 67 points (89/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia E5 and the Vivo X500?
The Sony Xperia E5 has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia E5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia E5 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.