ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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 63/100 (a 29-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 1,208,784).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro by 29 points (92/100 vs 63/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro

Performance 66
Display 89
Camera 48
Battery 71
Portability 20
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 63/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1208784
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1605
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3996
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 66/100). 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 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro (100/100 vs 66/100). 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 5s Pro (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro 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 ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1208784 4838033
Geekbench Single 1605 4188
Geekbench Multi 3996 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 — 40W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 24 MP 50 MP
RAM 18GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 / ROG UI Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 172.8×77.3×9.9 mm —
Weight 238 g —
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 24MP
48
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Display comparison

ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2448x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Battery and charging

ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless charging: no data
71
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+
63/100
1208784 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +75.0%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro by 75.0% 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 5s Pro (100/100 vs 66/100).

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 5s Pro (87/100 vs 48/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro by 29 points (92/100 vs 63/100).

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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 5s Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5s Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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.