HMD Key vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The HMD Key (2025) runs on the Unisoc SC9832E, 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 22/100 (a 70-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the HMD Key doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
HMD Key
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes HMD Key better?
- Overall rating 22/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the HMD Key vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 70 points higher (92/100 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 22/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Key (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Key (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Key (85/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | HMD Key | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9832E | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 576x1280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 460 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.4×76.9×9.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
HMD Key
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
HMD Key
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 576x1280
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
HMD Key
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Key (94/100 vs 31/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Key (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Key (85/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the HMD Key or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the HMD Key by 70 points (92/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the HMD Key and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The HMD Key has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the HMD Key or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the HMD Key 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.