Sony Xperia XZ1 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Sony Xperia XZ1 (2017) runs on the Snapdragon 835, 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 29/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2700); the main camera is 19 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 438,016).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia XZ1

Performance 33
Display 44
Camera 15
Battery 12
Portability 90
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Sony Xperia XZ1 better?


  • Overall rating 29/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 438016
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 427
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1500
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ1 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 33/100). 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 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (100/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (85/100 vs 12/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Sony Xperia XZ1 Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Snapdragon 835 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 438016 4838033
Geekbench Single 427 4188
Geekbench Multi 1500 13145
Display 5.2" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x1920 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 2700 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 19 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.0 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 148.0×73.4×7.4 mm —
Weight 155 g —
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia XZ1

  • Main: 19MP f/2.0
  • Front: 13MP
15
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Sony Xperia XZ1

  • 5.2" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x1920
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
44
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia XZ1

  • 2700 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia XZ1 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia XZ1 Snapdragon 835
29/100
438016 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +90.9%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia XZ1 by 90.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (100/100 vs 33/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (94/100 vs 44/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (87/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 (85/100 vs 12/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ1 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ1 by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ1 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Sony Xperia XZ1 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ1 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 XZ1 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ1 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.