Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Google Pixel 5a 5G (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 765G, 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 38/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4680); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 597,974).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Google Pixel 5a 5G better?
- Overall rating 38/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4680 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 5a 5G vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (92/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (85/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 765G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.3" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4680 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.2×73.2×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 183 g | — | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 6.3" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 5a 5G
- 4680 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 5a 5G and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 5a 5G by 87.6% 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 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (100/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G (85/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 5a 5G by 54 points (92/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5a 5G and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Google Pixel 5a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5a 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 5a 5G 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.