Sony Xperia L1 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Sony Xperia L1 (2017) runs on the MT6737T, 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 12/100 (a 78-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 73,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L1
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia L1 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 192g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 2620 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L1 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 78 points higher (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 0/100). 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 "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L1 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MT6737T | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2620 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 | 2GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×74.0×8.7 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L1
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L1
- 5.5" 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 L1
- 2620 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L1 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Sony Xperia L1 by 98.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia L1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (100/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 by 78 points (90/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L1 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Sony Xperia L1 has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L1 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.