Vivo X500 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 8
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845; launch prices were $970 and $460. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 34/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 572,788); the Xiaomi Mi 8 is noticeably lighter (175g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 8
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 8 better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $460 vs $970
- Better portability (78/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 56 points higher (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100, Xiaomi Mi 8 — 0/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 572788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 2130 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 2248x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 8.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | $460 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2248x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 8 by 775.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $510. Xiaomi Mi 8 was $510 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (87/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 8 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (78/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 by 56 points (90/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 8?
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.