vivo X500 E vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The vivo X500 E (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 71/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the vivo X500 E has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,329,936); the vivo X500 E is noticeably lighter (203g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
vivo X500 E
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes vivo X500 E better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 226g
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4106
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the vivo X500 E vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 18 points higher (89/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the vivo X500 E (97/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the vivo X500 E is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the vivo X500 E (93/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the vivo X500 E notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | vivo X500 E | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1329936 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17, OriginOS 7 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.3×7.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
vivo X500 E
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
vivo X500 E
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
vivo X500 E
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared vivo X500 E and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads vivo X500 E by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
vivo X500 E
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the vivo X500 E (97/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the vivo X500 E is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the vivo X500 E (93/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the vivo X500 E notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the vivo X500 E or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the vivo X500 E — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the vivo X500 E and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The vivo X500 E has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the vivo X500 E or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the vivo X500 E or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the vivo X500 E over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The vivo X500 E is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.