Vivo X500 Pro vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 30/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 199,111); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
Xiaomi Mi Play
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 192g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 60 points higher (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (94/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (81/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (85/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 2419.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (94/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (81/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (85/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 60 points (90/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
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.