Sony Xperia XZ vs Vivo X500
The Sony Xperia XZ (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 820, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 24/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 2900); the main camera is 23 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZ is noticeably lighter (161g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ
Vivo X500
What makes Sony Xperia XZ better?
- Lighter: 161g vs 211g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 333877
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 356
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 615
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 2900 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 23MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 21/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 65 points higher (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 21/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (96/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (81/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 820 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 333877 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 356 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 615 | 10240 | |
| Display | 5.2" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x1920 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2900 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 | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 6.0.1 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.0×72.0×8.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 161 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ
- Main: 23MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x1920
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ
- 2900 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Sony Xperia XZ by 91.5% 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 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (96/100 vs 21/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZ significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (81/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ and the Vivo X500?
The Sony Xperia XZ has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 21/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ 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.