Google Pixel 3a vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Google Pixel 3a (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 670, 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 27/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 322,015).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a by 65 points (92/100 vs 27/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 3a

Performance 26
Display 59
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 81
Value for money 0

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

What makes Google Pixel 3a better?


  • Overall rating 27/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 322015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 381
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1239
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 59/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 3a vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (100/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (94/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (85/100 vs 12/100).

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 Google Pixel 3a Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Snapdragon 670 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 322015 4838033
Geekbench Single 381 4188
Geekbench Multi 1239 13145
Display 5.6" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2220 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 Pie Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 151.3×70.1×8.2 mm —
Weight 147 g —
Launch price $399 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 3a

  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Display comparison

Google Pixel 3a

  • 5.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2220
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
59
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 3a

  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 3a and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 3a Snapdragon 670
27/100
322015 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +93.3%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 3a by 93.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 3a

$399

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (100/100 vs 26/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (94/100 vs 59/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (85/100 vs 12/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 3a or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a by 65 points (92/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 3a and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Google Pixel 3a has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 3a or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 3a or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 3a over the 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.