ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 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 Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,899,814).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 63/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1899814
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate 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 76/100). 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 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (100/100 vs 76/100). 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 7 Ultimate (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (85/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1899814 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 / ROG UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1399 | — |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
- 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 7 Ultimate and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 60.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (100/100 vs 76/100).
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 7 Ultimate (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (85/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate by 29 points (92/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate 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 ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate 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.