Vivo X500 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $970 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 47/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 20W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $970
- Better portability (79/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 43 points higher (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; 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 9 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (81/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 508.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (81/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 43 points (90/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
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.