Vivo X500 vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6; launch prices were $820 and $845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 89/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 3,930,719).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $820 vs $845
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 3930719
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 10240
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Lighter: 203g vs 211g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 3 points higher (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Vivo X500 — 92/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro — 98/100; 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 12490 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | $845 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Vivo X500 by 19.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $25. Vivo X500 was $25 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (100/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (87/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro edges out the Vivo X500 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
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 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.