Sony Xperia XZ vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Sony Xperia XZ (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820, 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 24/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZ is noticeably lighter (161g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia XZ better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 192g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 66 points higher (90/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 17/100). 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 XZ (100/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (81/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 820 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2900 mAh | 6510 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 | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Sony Xperia XZ by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia XZ
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (100/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (81/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ by 66 points (90/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Sony Xperia XZ has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ 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.