Sony Xperia L4 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Sony Xperia L4 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 19/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 177,554).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L4
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia L4 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 192g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6510 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 (81/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L4 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 71 points higher (90/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (81/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L4 and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L4 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1680 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×71.0×8.7 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L4
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L4
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1680
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L4
- 3580 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L4 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Sony Xperia L4 by 96.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia L4
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (81/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L4 and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 by 71 points (90/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L4 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Sony Xperia L4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L4 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.