Vivo X500 vs Xiaomi 12
46.7Performance43.2
81Display47.7
70.5Camera47
88.7Battery62.5
76Features65.3
11 spec wins — Vivo X5002 spec wins — Xiaomi 12
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X500 wins this phone face-off, 69.6 to 50.9, pulling ahead mainly in display (+33) and battery (+26). Xiaomi 12 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 48
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 63
- Stronger features score: 76 vs 65
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12
- 25% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 40 W
- 15% lower weight: 180 g vs 211 g
Display
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59 ″+5% | 6.28 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 459 ppi+10% | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,000 nits+264% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 95.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,150,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 1,720Top 40% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 4,300Top 44% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP+285% | 13 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 3.1 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+67% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 W+34% | 67 W |
| Wireless charging | 40 W | 50 W+25% |
Design
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 180 g+15% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+1% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 5 years+67% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |