Apple iPhone SE (2024) vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone SE (2024) (2024) runs on the Apple A18, 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 68/100 (a 24-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 1,972,476).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone SE (2024) better?
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1972476
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 8638
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 7W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 86/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone SE (2024) vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 24 points higher (92/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 86/100). 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 86/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone SE (2024) are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (87/100 vs 30/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone SE (2024) | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1972476 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3431 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8638 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1170x2532 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | — | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 18 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- 6.1" Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 1170x2532
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone SE (2024)
- —
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless: 7W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone SE (2024) and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 59.2% 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 86/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Apple iPhone SE (2024) are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) (87/100 vs 30/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone SE (2024) by 24 points (92/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone SE (2024) and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone SE (2024) has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone SE (2024) 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 SE (2024) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 86/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone SE (2024) over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone SE (2024) 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.