Sony Xperia XA1 Plus vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (2017) runs on the Helio P20, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 15/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3430); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP.

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus by 75 points (90/100 vs 15/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus

Performance 2
Display 42
Camera 15
Battery 12
Portability 58
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Sony Xperia XA1 Plus better?

  • Lighter: 189g vs 192g

  • Overall rating 15/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 186
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 798
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3430 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 58/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 75 points higher (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Vivo X500 Pro
Processor Helio P20 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu — 5016623
Geekbench Single 186 4188
Geekbench Multi 798 13145
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x1920 1216x2660
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3430 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 10W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 23 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB
Storage 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.0 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 155.0×75.0×8.7 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 189 g 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus

  • Main: 23MP f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
15
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus

  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
42
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus

  • 3430 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sony Xperia XA1 Plus

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (100/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (94/100 vs 42/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (87/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (81/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus by 75 points (90/100 vs 15/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Sony Xperia XA1 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA1 Plus 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.