Sony Xperia L4 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia L4 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 19/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 177,554).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L4
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia L4 better?
- Overall rating 19/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3580 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L4 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 73 points higher (92/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (85/100 vs 16/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L4 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1680 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×71.0×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L4
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L4
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1680
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L4
- 3580 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L4 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia L4 by 96.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (85/100 vs 16/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 by 73 points (92/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L4 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia L4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L4 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.