Vivo X500 vs Xiaomi A1
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Xiaomi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 25/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 155,362); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi A1 doesn't; the Xiaomi A1 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Xiaomi A1
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Xiaomi A1 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 211g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Xiaomi A1, the Vivo X500 scores 64 points higher (89/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (96/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi A1 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 12, MIUI 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 164.9×76.5×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi A1
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi A1
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Xiaomi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Xiaomi A1 by 2430.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi A1
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (96/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (84/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi A1 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi A1?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 by 64 points (89/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Xiaomi A1?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi A1 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi A1?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi A1?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Xiaomi A1?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.