Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, 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 72/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,606,238).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro by 20 points (92/100 vs 72/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Performance 73
Display 88
Camera 80
Battery 50
Portability 54
Value for money 54

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?


  • Overall rating 72/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1606238
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1880
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5100
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 37W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 23W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 80/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 20 points higher (92/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (85/100 vs 50/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
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 9 Pro Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Google Tensor G4 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1606238 4838033
Geekbench Single 1880 4188
Geekbench Multi 5100 13145
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2856x1280 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 37W 100W
Wireless charging 23W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 200 MP
Front camera 42 MP 50 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm —
Weight 199 g —
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
80
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
50
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
72/100
1606238 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +66.8%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 9 Pro by 66.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9 Pro

$999

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (100/100 vs 73/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 80/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro (85/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro by 20 points (92/100 vs 72/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 80/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 73/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.