Sony Xperia XZ3 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Sony Xperia XZ3 (2018) runs on the Snapdragon 845, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $899 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 34/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3330); the main camera is 19 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 572,788); the Vivo X500 Pro is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sony Xperia XZ3
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Sony Xperia XZ3 better?
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $970
- Overall rating 34/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3330 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 19MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sony Xperia XZ3 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 56 points higher (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Sony Xperia XZ3 — 0/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sony Xperia XZ3 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 845 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 572788 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 566 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2130 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.0" P-OLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x2880 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3330 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 19 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65/IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×73.0×9.9 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Sony Xperia XZ3
- Main: 19MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sony Xperia XZ3
- 6.0" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1440x2880
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Sony Xperia XZ3
- 3330 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Sony Xperia XZ3 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Sony Xperia XZ3 by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $71. Sony Xperia XZ3 was $71 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (81/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 (63/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZ3 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZ3 by 56 points (90/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZ3 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Sony Xperia XZ3 has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZ3 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZ3 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZ3 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.