Vivo X500 vs Xiaomi 12S
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,381,634); the Xiaomi 12S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Xiaomi 12S
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 179g vs 211g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Vivo X500 scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (69/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 179 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Xiaomi 12S by 184.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 12S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (96/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (84/100 vs 57/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 12S notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (69/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 12S is a better fit for active users.