Vivo X500 Pro vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2; launch prices were $970 and $900. 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 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,796,720); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 227g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 227g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $900 vs $970
- Overall rating 74/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, 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 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100, Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 60/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (63/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 1796720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | $900 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 179.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $70. Xiaomi 13 Ultra was $70 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (63/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?
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 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.