Vivo X500 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $970 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 85/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 6300).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 6300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $970
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 1 points higher (86/100 vs 85/100). Value score: Vivo X500 Pro — 82/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $145. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $145 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (64/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro edges out the Vivo X500 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.