Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17 Air (2024) runs on the Apple A19, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 70/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 2,156,126).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17 Air
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 17 Air better?
- Overall rating 70/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 2156126
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3692
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9454
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 89/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 92/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 Air vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (87/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 Air | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1290x2796 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- 6.6" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1290x2796
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17 Air
- —
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 Air and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone 17 Air by 55.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone 17 Air are nearly equal (94/100 vs 92/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air (87/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 Air by 22 points (92/100 vs 70/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 Air and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 Air or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 89/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 Air over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17 Air is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.