Sony Xperia L4 vs Vivo X500
The Sony Xperia L4 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 19/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 177,554); the Sony Xperia L4 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia L4
Vivo X500
What makes Sony Xperia L4 better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 211g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3580 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia L4 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 70 points higher (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L4 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia L4 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1680 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 7500 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) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.0×71.0×8.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia L4
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia L4
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1680
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia L4
- 3580 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia L4 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Sony Xperia L4 by 95.5% 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 (84/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia L4 is a bit better (64/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia L4 by 70 points (89/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia L4 and the Vivo X500?
The Sony Xperia L4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia L4 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia L4 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.