Vivo X500 vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (196g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 30W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G better?
- Lighter: 196g vs 211g
- Better portability (56/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, the Vivo X500 scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 157.2×74.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 196 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 30W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G by 357.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (84/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.