Vivo X500 vs Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4; launch prices were $820 and $415. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 73/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 2,375,195); the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro is noticeably lighter (181g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 2375195
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 2072
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 6649
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 81/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 66/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro better?
- Lighter: 181g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $415 vs $820
- Better portability (75/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, the Vivo X500 scores 16 points higher (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Vivo X500 — 92/100, Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — 72/100; 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (96/100 vs 81/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (75/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 2375195 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 2072 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 6649 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1236x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 157.1×73.2×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 181 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | $415 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1236x2750
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro by 65.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $405. Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro was $405 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (96/100 vs 81/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (87/100 vs 66/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro (84/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (75/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Vivo X500 is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 66/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Civi 5 Pro?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 81/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Xiaomi Civi 5 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 Civi 5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.