Vivo X500 vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $820 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 20W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $820
- Better portability (79/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Vivo X500 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 22/100). Value score: Vivo X500 — 92/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; 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 9 (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 376.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $420. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $420 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (96/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (79/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.