ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 60/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 238 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (85/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro 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.