Infinix Smart 9 HD vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Infinix Smart 9 HD (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio, 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 31/100 (a 61-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 9 HD doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Infinix Smart 9 HD
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Infinix Smart 9 HD better?
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Infinix Smart 9 HD vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (92/100 vs 31/100). 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 "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Infinix Smart 9 HD | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 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 | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 (Go edition), XOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×77.1×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Infinix Smart 9 HD
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Infinix Smart 9 HD
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Infinix Smart 9 HD
- 5000 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 Infinix Smart 9 HD (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Infinix Smart 9 HD or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD by 61 points (92/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 9 HD and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Infinix Smart 9 HD has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 9 HD or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Infinix Smart 9 HD 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.