Vivo X500 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Vivo X500 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 7,500 mAh | 6,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100W | 90W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.83 in | 6.73 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Oct 2024 |
Summary: Vivo X500 Pro is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, main camera.
Display
| Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ | LTPO AMOLED |
| Size | 6.83 inches | 6.73 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels | 1440 x 3200 pixels (QHD) |
| Protection | Scratch/drop-resistant glass (expected) | Shatterproof glass (2024 gen) / Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 / Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120Hz |
| Brightness | — | 3200 nits (peak) |
| Features | — | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 68B colors, 522 ppi |
Platform
| Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (based on Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 architecture) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x 4.55 GHz, 3x 4.35 GHz, 3x 3.10 GHz) | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Mali G2 Ultra NX | Adreno 830 |
| OS | — | Android 15, HyperOS 2 |
Memory
| Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB | — |
| Card slot | No | — |
| Internal Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB |
| Card Slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| Modules | Triple: 64 MP (periscope telephoto, 85mm, Zeiss APO, OIS) + 50 MP (wide) + 50 MP (ultrawide) | — |
| Features | Zeiss optics, CIPA 7.0 stabilization, enhanced telephoto autofocus, subject tracking, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Leica optics, OIS (main sensor), 5x optical zoom (periscope telephoto) |
| Video | 4K@120fps, 4K@60fps HDR, 10-bit Log support | 8K@24/30fps (HDR), 4K@24/30/60fps (HDR10+, 10-bit Dolby Vision HDR, 10-bit LOG), 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps, 720p@1920fps |
| Triple | — | 50 MP (wide) + 50 MP (periscope telephoto) + 50 MP (ultrawide) |
Selfie Camera
| Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| Modules | 50 MP (wide) | — |
| Features | HDR | — |
| Video | Not officially announced | — |
| Single | — | 32 MP (wide) |
Battery
| Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 7500 mAh, non-removable | Si/C 6100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 100W wired, 40W wireless, reverse wireless (expected) | 90W wired, PD3.0, QC3+; 50W wireless; 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | Not officially announced | 161.3 x 75.3 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | Not officially announced | 213 grams |
| Build | Not officially announced | Front: Shatterproof glass (2024 gen) / Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 / Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Aluminium Frame, Ceramic camera module, Titanium Edition available |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (expected) | — |
| Water & Dust Resistance | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) |
| Bluetooth | Not officially announced | 5.4 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen2, OTG |
| Infrared Port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | September 21, 2026 (Expected) | October 2024 |
| Status | Upcoming | Available |
| OS | Android 16, OriginOS 7 | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Vivo X500 Pro or Xiaomi 15 Pro?
Vivo X500 Pro — 7,500 mAh for the Vivo X500 Pro versus 6,100 mAh for the Xiaomi 15 Pro.
Which is newer, Vivo X500 Pro or Xiaomi 15 Pro?
Vivo X500 Pro — Sep 2026 for the Vivo X500 Pro versus Oct 2024 for the Xiaomi 15 Pro.
Is the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Vivo X500 Pro 9/10 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro 9/10.
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