Vivo X500 vs Xiaomi Mi 10

The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Xiaomi Mi 10 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $820 and $570. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4780); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 940,334).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

Xiaomi Mi 10

Performance 58
Display 67
Camera 48
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money 26

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 940334
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1169
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3191
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4780 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 30W

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)

What makes Xiaomi Mi 10 better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 208g vs 211g
  • Cheaper at launch: $570 vs $820

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 50/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Xiaomi Mi 10, the Vivo X500 scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Vivo X500 — 92/100, Xiaomi Mi 10 — 26/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Vivo X500: The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo X500 Xiaomi Mi 10
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9600M Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
AnTuTu 3930719 940334
Geekbench Single 3302 1169
Geekbench Multi 10240 3191
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2750 2340x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 4780 mAh
Charging 90W 30W
Wireless charging 40W 30W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 13 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 17 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits —
NFC yes —
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm —
Weight 211 g 208 g
Launch price $820 $570

Camera comparison

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Xiaomi Mi 10

  • Main: 108MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 20MP
48
camera

Display comparison

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Xiaomi Mi 10

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2340x1080
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Battery and charging

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Xiaomi Mi 10

  • 4780 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 30W
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X500 and Xiaomi Mi 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100
3930719 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 865
55/100 -318.0%
940334 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Xiaomi Mi 10 by 318.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo X500

$820

Xiaomi Mi 10

$570

Launch price difference: $250. Xiaomi Mi 10 was $250 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (96/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (94/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (87/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 (84/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 10 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Mi 10?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 10 by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Xiaomi Mi 10?

The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi 10 — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Mi 10?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Mi 10?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Xiaomi Mi 10?

The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.