Vivo X500 vs Xiaomi Mi A3
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Xiaomi Mi A3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 329,457); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi A3 doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi A3 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Xiaomi Mi A3
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi A3 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 211g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Vivo X500 scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi Mi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi A3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Xiaomi Mi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Xiaomi Mi A3 by 1093.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi A3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (96/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (87/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (70/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi A3 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.