Vivo X500 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Vivo X500 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹94,999 | ₹109,999 |
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 7,500 mAh | 5,410 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90W | 90W |
| RAM (max) | — | 16 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.59 in | 6.73 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 226 g |
| Released | Sep 2026 | Feb 2025 |
Summary: Vivo X500 is ahead on battery. Xiaomi 15 Ultra is ahead on screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Vivo X500 is the cheaper option.
Display
| Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | OLED/AMOLED, HDR10+ | LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 3528.5 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.59 inches (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.73 inches |
| Resolution | 1220 x 2712 pixels (1.5K resolution) | 1440 x 3200 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 144Hz | — |
| Features | Bezel-less with punch-hole display | — |
| Protection | — | Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0 |
Platform
| Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, HyperOS 2 |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M (3nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (configuration to be confirmed) | Octa-core (2x Prime Core 4.32 GHz, 6x Performance Core 3.53 GHz) |
| GPU | Mali G2 Ultra NX | Adreno™ GPU |
Memory
| Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB LPDDR6 | — |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB UFS 5 | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal | — | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/1.28", OIS (Sony LYT-828, Zeiss gimbal stabilization); 50 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide); 64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 3.5x optical zoom, OIS (Sony LYT-610) | — |
| Features | Zeiss optics, LED flash, panorama, HDR, 4K@120fps video recording, 4K@120fps slow-motion (telephoto) | Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, variable aperture |
| Video | 4K@120fps | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@24/30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, OIS, HDR10+, 10-bit video |
| Quad | — | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, multi-directional PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.2, 12mm, 122˚ (ultrawide), AF; 50 MP, f/1.8, 75mm (telephoto), PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical zoom; 200 MP, f/2.6, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4"-type, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom |
Selfie Camera
| Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 50 MP, f/2.0, (wide) | 32 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 7500 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5410 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 90W wired, 40W wireless | 90W wired, PD3.0, QC4, 100% in 35 min (approx.); 80W wireless, 100% in 49 min (approx.); 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | To be confirmed | 161.3 x 75.3 x 9.4 mm |
| Weight | To be confirmed | 226g (Glass fiber/Vegan leather), 229g (Silver Chrome) |
| Build | Premium glass back, ultra-slim bezels | Glass front (Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0), aluminum frame, glass fiber or vegan leather back |
| Protection | IP69 dust/water resistant | — |
| Design | Redesigned horizontal camera island | — |
| SIM | — | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) or eSIM |
| IP Rating | — | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
Launch
| Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 21, 2026 (Expected) | 2025, February 27 |
| Status | Upcoming | Available |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Vivo X500 or Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
Vivo X500 — 7,500 mAh for the Vivo X500 versus 5,410 mAh for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.
Which is newer, Vivo X500 or Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
Vivo X500 — Sep 2026 for the Vivo X500 versus Feb 2025 for the Xiaomi 15 Ultra.
Is the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra rated higher?
We rate the Vivo X500 9/10 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra 9/10.