Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra vs Vivo X500
The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 630, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $449 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 19/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3580); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 215,323); the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
Vivo X500
What makes Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra better?
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $820
- Overall rating 19/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 215323
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 181
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 960
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3580 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 221g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 18/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 13/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 30/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 70 points higher (89/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 13/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra — 0/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (96/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (94/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (87/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (84/100 vs 13/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (50/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 630 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 215323 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 181 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 960 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3580 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 23 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×80.0×9.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra
- 3580 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $371. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra was $371 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (96/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (94/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (87/100 vs 18/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (84/100 vs 13/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra (50/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra by 70 points (89/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra and the Vivo X500?
The Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 18/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.