Sony Xperia XA1 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Sony Xperia XA1 (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 2300); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Sony Xperia XA1 is noticeably lighter (143g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA1
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia XA1 better?
- Lighter: 143g vs 192g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 186
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 798
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 2300 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 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA1 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 (100/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (84/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA1 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Helio P20 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 186 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 798 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1280 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2300 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 | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 145.0×67.0×8.0 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 143 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA1
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA1
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA1
- 2300 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sony Xperia XA1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (100/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (94/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XA1 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (84/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA1 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA1 by 75 points (90/100 vs 15/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA1 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Sony Xperia XA1 has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA1 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 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA1 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.