Google Pixel XL vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Google Pixel XL (2016) runs on the Snapdragon 821, 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 26/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3450); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 312,361).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL by 66 points (92/100 vs 26/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel XL

Performance 22
Display 66
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 73
Value for money 0

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

What makes Google Pixel XL better?


  • Overall rating 26/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 312361
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 390
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 792
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3450 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel XL vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 22/100). 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 XL (100/100 vs 22/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (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 XL Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Snapdragon 821 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 312361 4838033
Geekbench Single 390 4188
Geekbench Multi 792 13145
Display 5.5" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1440x2560 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3450 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 32GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 7.1 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 154.7×75.7×8.5 mm —
Weight 168 g —
Launch price $769 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel XL

  • Main: 12MP f/2.0
  • 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 XL

  • 5.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x2560
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
66
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Battery and charging

Google Pixel XL

  • 3450 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 XL and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel XL Snapdragon 821
26/100
312361 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +93.5%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Google Pixel XL by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel XL

$769

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL (100/100 vs 22/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Google Pixel XL (94/100 vs 66/100).

camera

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

battery

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

Frequently asked questions

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

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Google Pixel XL by 66 points (92/100 vs 26/100).

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

The Google Pixel XL has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

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

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 22/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel XL 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.