Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 430, 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 17/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 180,440); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) better?
- Overall rating 17/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2620 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 75 points higher (92/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (100/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (94/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (85/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 430 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 180440 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 827 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2620 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB / 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.0×73.2×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 154 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia R1 (Plus)
- 2620 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) 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 R1 (Plus) (100/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (94/100 vs 33/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) (85/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) by 75 points (92/100 vs 17/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia R1 (Plus) 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.