Google Pixel 8a vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, 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 65/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,433,693).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 8a

Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 52

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

What makes Google Pixel 8a better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 65/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1433693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (85/100 vs 39/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a 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 Google Pixel 8a Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1433693 4838033
Geekbench Single 1722 4188
Geekbench Multi 4458 13145
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 7W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 136 —
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm —
Weight 188 g —
Launch price $499 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 8a

  • Main: 64MP f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Display comparison

Google Pixel 8a

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 8a

  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +70.4%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 8a by 70.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 8a

$499

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (100/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (87/100 vs 70/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (85/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 70/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Google Pixel 8a 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.