Vivo X500 Pro vs Xiaomi 12S Pro

The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi 12S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 74/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4600); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,420,808).

The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

Xiaomi 12S Pro

Performance 71
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 71
Portability 55
Value for money —

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4600 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 192g vs 203g

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)

What makes Xiaomi 12S Pro better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W

  • Overall rating 74/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the Xiaomi 12S Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 16 points higher (90/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

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.
Xiaomi 12S Pro: The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo X500 Pro Xiaomi 12S Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 5016623 1420808
Geekbench Single 4188 1761
Geekbench Multi 13145 4688
Display 6.4" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2660 1440x3200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6510 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 90W 120W
Wireless charging 40W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 17 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm 163.6×74.6×8.2 mm
Weight 192 g 203 g
Launch price $970 —

Camera comparison

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Xiaomi 12S Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Xiaomi 12S Pro

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Xiaomi 12S Pro

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
71
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X500 Pro and Xiaomi 12S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100
5016623 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 12S Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
74/100 -253.1%
1420808 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Xiaomi 12S Pro by 253.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Xiaomi 12S Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Pro (100/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 71/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 12S Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi 12S Pro — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi 12S Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the Xiaomi 12S 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. The Xiaomi 12S Pro is a better fit for active users.