Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630, 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 20/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 215,323).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 Plus better?
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3580 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 72 points higher (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (100/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (85/100 vs 13/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA2 Plus | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 630 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 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 | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×9.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA2 Plus
- 3580 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (100/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (85/100 vs 13/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus by 72 points (92/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Sony Xperia XA2 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA2 Plus 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.