Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845, 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 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3540); the main camera is 19 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 572,788).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium

Performance 41
Display 52
Camera 15
Battery 15
Portability 22
Value for money 0

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

What makes Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium better?


  • Overall rating 30/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 572788
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 566
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2130
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3540 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 52/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (94/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (85/100 vs 15/100).

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 XZ2 Premium Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Snapdragon 845 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 572788 4838033
Geekbench Single 566 4188
Geekbench Multi 2130 13145
Display 5.8" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3840x2160 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3540 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 19 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.0 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65/IP68 IP68
Dimensions 158.0×80.0×11.9 mm —
Weight 236 g —
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium

  • Main: 19MP f/1.8
  • 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 XZ2 Premium

  • 5.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 3840x2160
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
52
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium

  • 3540 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
15
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium Snapdragon 845
30/100
572788 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +88.2%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium

$999

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (100/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (94/100 vs 52/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (87/100 vs 15/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (85/100 vs 15/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium 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 XZ2 Premium or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium 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.