Infinix Smart 9 HD vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Infinix Smart 9 HD (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 31/100 (a 59-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Infinix Smart 9 HD doesn't.

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD by 59 points (90/100 vs 31/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Infinix Smart 9 HD

Performance —
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 62
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Infinix Smart 9 HD better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 192g

  • Overall rating 31/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Infinix Smart 9 HD vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 59 points higher (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Infinix Smart 9 HD are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).

Vivo X500 Pro: The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Infinix Smart 9 HD Vivo X500 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu — 5016623
Geekbench Single — 4188
Geekbench Multi — 13145
Display 6.7" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1216x2660
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 10W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB 12GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 (Go edition), XOS 14 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 500 nits 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP54 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 165.7×77.1×8.4 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 188 g 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Infinix Smart 9 HD

  • Main: 13MP f/1.9
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Infinix Smart 9 HD

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Infinix Smart 9 HD

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Infinix Smart 9 HD

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (94/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD (81/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Infinix Smart 9 HD are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Infinix Smart 9 HD or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Infinix Smart 9 HD by 59 points (90/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Infinix Smart 9 HD and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Infinix Smart 9 HD has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Infinix Smart 9 HD or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Infinix Smart 9 HD over the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.