Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Apple iPhone SE 2022 (2022) runs on the Apple A15 Bionic, 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 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2018); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,413,275).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone SE 2022

Performance 75
Display 37
Camera 42
Battery 19
Portability 91
Value for money 30

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone SE 2022 better?


  • Overall rating 52/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1413275
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2315
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5753
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2018 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 19/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 37/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (94/100 vs 37/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (85/100 vs 19/100).

Apple iPhone SE 2022: The Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone SE 2022 Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Apple A15 Bionic MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1413275 4838033
Geekbench Single 2315 4188
Geekbench Multi 5753 13145
Display 4.7" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 750x1334 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 2018 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 7W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 100 —
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 7 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 15.4, upgradable to iOS 15.4.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 625 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 138.4×67.3×7.3 mm —
Weight 144 g —
Launch price $429 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone SE 2022

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 7MP
42
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone SE 2022

  • 4.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 750x1334
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
37
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone SE 2022

  • 2018 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 7W
19
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone SE 2022 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone SE 2022 Apple A15 Bionic
52/100
1413275 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +70.8%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 70.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone SE 2022

$429

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (100/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (94/100 vs 37/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (87/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 (85/100 vs 19/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE 2022 by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone SE 2022 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone SE 2022 has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone SE 2022 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone SE 2022 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Apple iPhone SE 2022 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.