Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (2017) runs on the Helio P20, 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 16/100 (a 76-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra better?
- Overall rating 16/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2700 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W 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 18/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 76 points higher (92/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 18/100). 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 XA1 Ultra (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (85/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio P20 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 186 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 798 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×79.0×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
- 6.0" 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 XA1 Ultra
- 2700 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- 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 XA1 Ultra (100/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (87/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (85/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra by 76 points (92/100 vs 16/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 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.