Sony Xperia X vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia X (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 650, 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 18/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2620); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia X
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia X better?
- Overall rating 18/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 800
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2620 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 3/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia X vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 74 points higher (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 17/100). 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 X (100/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (94/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (85/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia X | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 650 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 270 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 800 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2620 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 143.0×69.0×7.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 153 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia X
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia X
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia X
- 2620 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (100/100 vs 3/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (94/100 vs 46/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X (85/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia X or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia X by 74 points (92/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia X and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia X has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia X or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia X or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia X 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.