Infinix Hot 9 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Infinix Hot 9 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, 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 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 177,554); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Hot 9 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Infinix Hot 9 Pro better?
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Hot 9 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (94/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Hot 9 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 177554 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 233 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 723 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, XOS 6.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.8×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Hot 9 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Infinix Hot 9 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Infinix Hot 9 Pro by 96.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (94/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Hot 9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Hot 9 Pro by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Hot 9 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Infinix Hot 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Hot 9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Infinix Hot 9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Hot 9 Pro 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.