Sony Xperia Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia Pro (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 865, 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 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 978,910).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia Pro better?
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (85/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.2×76.2×10.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | $2499 | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia Pro by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (85/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro 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.