Sony Xperia Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Sony Xperia Pro (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $2499 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 42/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 978,910); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia Pro
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia Pro better?
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 21W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $970 vs $2499
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 28/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 48 points higher (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Sony Xperia Pro — 0/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (63/100 vs 28/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia Pro | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1644x3840 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 21W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.2×76.2×10.2 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $2499 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia Pro
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 21W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia Pro and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Sony Xperia Pro by 80.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1529. Vivo X500 Pro was $1529 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (87/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro (63/100 vs 28/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Sony Xperia Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia Pro 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.