Google Pixel 9 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Google Pixel 9 (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 69/100 (a 23-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 1,561,427).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 by 23 points (92/100 vs 69/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9

Performance 73
Display 82
Camera 75
Battery 46
Portability 55
Value for money 52

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

What makes Google Pixel 9 better?


  • Overall rating 69/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1561427
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1850
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4900
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (92/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (100/100 vs 73/100). 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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (85/100 vs 46/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 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 9 Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Google Tensor G4 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1561427 4838033
Geekbench Single 1850 4188
Geekbench Multi 4900 13145
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 143 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm —
Weight 198 g —
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9

  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • 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 9

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
69/100
1561427 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +67.7%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Google Pixel 9 by 67.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9

$799

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 (100/100 vs 73/100).

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 is a bit better (87/100 vs 75/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (85/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 by 23 points (92/100 vs 69/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

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

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 75/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 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.