Vivo X500 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
46.7Performance79.1
81Display69.1
70.5Camera73.2
88.7Battery79
76Features78.7
8 spec wins — Vivo X5006 spec wins — Xiaomi 15 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 75.9 to 69.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+32) and camera (+3). Vivo X500 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 display score: 81 vs 69
- Stronger battery score: 89 vs 79
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 39% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 5,410 mAh
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 4,000 nits vs 3,200 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 79 vs 47
- 213% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 64 MP
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 40 W
- 39% higher Optical zoom: 4.3 x vs 3.1 x
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
Display
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59 ″ | 6.73 ″+2% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 459 ppi | 522 ppi+14% |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,000 nits+25% | 3,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 95.1 %+6% | 90 % |
Performance
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| AnTuTu | — | 2,650,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 3,050Top 12% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 9,600Top 11% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.63 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP+213% |
| Optical zoom | 3.1 x | 4.3 x+39% |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+39% | 5,410 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 40 W | 80 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | — | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g+7% | 226 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+13% | 9.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) |
| OS update pledge | 5 years+25% | 4 years |
Audio
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |