HMD Aura vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The HMD Aura (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A1, 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 21/100 (a 71-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 153,667); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Aura doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Aura
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes HMD Aura better?
- Overall rating 21/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 846
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Aura vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 71 points higher (92/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 9/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (100/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Aura | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.9×75.5×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Aura
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Aura
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Aura
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared HMD Aura and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads HMD Aura by 96.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (100/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Aura or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Aura by 71 points (92/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Aura and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The HMD Aura has a MobileRank rating of 21/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Aura 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 HMD Aura or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the HMD Aura 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.