ASUS ROG Phone 5s vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s (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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5s
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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 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 (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 (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5s | 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 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
- 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 5s
- 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 5s
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5s and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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 (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 (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 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 5s by 29 points (92/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5s and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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 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 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5s 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.