Sony Xperia XZs vs Vivo X500

The Sony Xperia XZs (2017) 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 19 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 333,877); the Sony Xperia XZs is noticeably lighter (161g vs 211g).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Sony Xperia XZs

Performance 21
Display 44
Camera 15
Battery 12
Portability 81
Value for money —

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Sony Xperia XZs 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 19MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Sony Xperia XZs 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 15/100). 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 XZs (96/100 vs 21/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZs significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (81/100 vs 50/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Sony Xperia XZs 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 19 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 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 XZs

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

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Sony Xperia XZs

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

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Sony Xperia XZs

  • 2900 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Sony Xperia XZs and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Sony Xperia XZs Snapdragon 820
24/100
333877 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +91.5%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Sony Xperia XZs by 91.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Sony Xperia XZs

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (96/100 vs 21/100).

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs (84/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia XZs significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (81/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Sony Xperia XZs or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Sony Xperia XZs by 65 points (89/100 vs 24/100).

What is the rating of the Sony Xperia XZs and the Vivo X500?

The Sony Xperia XZs has a MobileRank rating of 24/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia XZs or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).

Which is more powerful: the Sony Xperia XZs or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 21/100).

Should you choose the Sony Xperia XZs 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.