Vivo X500 vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 30/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 3000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 199,111); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi Play is noticeably lighter (150g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Xiaomi Mi Play
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
- Lighter: 150g vs 211g
- Better portability (85/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Vivo X500 scores 59 points higher (89/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (94/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (85/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 211 g | 150 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 1874.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (94/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi Play significantly outperforms the Vivo X500 (85/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 59 points (89/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.