Vivo X500 vs Xiaomi Mi Note 10
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G; launch prices were $820 and $430. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 533,630); the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5260 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Note 10 better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $430 vs $820
- Overall rating 49/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Xiaomi Mi Note 10, the Vivo X500 scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 50/100). Value score: Vivo X500 — 92/100, Xiaomi Mi Note 10 — 24/100; 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 Note 10 (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (84/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi Mi Note 10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 533630 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 697 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 1809 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5260 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 157.8×74.2×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 208 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | $430 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
- Main: 108MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi Note 10
- 5260 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Xiaomi Mi Note 10, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Xiaomi Mi Note 10 by 636.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $390. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 was $390 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (87/100 vs 59/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 (84/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Mi Note 10?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Xiaomi Mi Note 10?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi Note 10 — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Mi Note 10?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 59/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Mi Note 10?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Xiaomi Mi Note 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.