Sony Xperia L1 vs Vivo X500
The Sony Xperia L1 (2017) runs on the MT6737T, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 12/100 (a 77-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 73,398); the Sony Xperia L1 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L1
Vivo X500
What makes Sony Xperia L1 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 211g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 2620 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L1 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 77 points higher (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 0/100). 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 "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (96/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L1 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MT6737T | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 10240 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2620 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 | 2GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 151.0×74.0×8.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L1
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L1
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L1
- 2620 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L1 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Sony Xperia L1 by 98.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (96/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L1 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L1 by 77 points (89/100 vs 12/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L1 and the Vivo X500?
The Sony Xperia L1 has a MobileRank rating of 12/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L1 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L1 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.