Sony Xperia X Compact vs Vivo X500
The Sony Xperia X Compact (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 650, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 15/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia X Compact is noticeably lighter (135g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia X Compact
Vivo X500
What makes Sony Xperia X Compact better?
- Lighter: 135g vs 211g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 800
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 3/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia X Compact vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 74 points higher (89/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (96/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (94/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Compact notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia X Compact | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 650 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 270 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 800 | 10240 | |
| Display | 4.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 129.0×65.0×9.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 135 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia X Compact
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia X Compact
- 4.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia X Compact
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia X Compact
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (96/100 vs 3/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (94/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia X Compact notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (68/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia X Compact or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X Compact by 74 points (89/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia X Compact and the Vivo X500?
The Sony Xperia X Compact has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia X Compact or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia X Compact or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia X Compact 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.