Lava Blaze Dragon vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Lava Blaze Dragon (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 42/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 568,395); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava Blaze Dragon doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Blaze Dragon
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Lava Blaze Dragon better?
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Blaze Dragon vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). 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 Lava Blaze Dragon (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Blaze Dragon | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.2×77.8×9.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Launch price | $109 | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 6.8" LCD
- Resolution: 900x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Blaze Dragon
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Blaze Dragon and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Lava Blaze Dragon by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Blaze Dragon by 50 points (92/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Blaze Dragon and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Lava Blaze Dragon has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Blaze Dragon or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Lava Blaze Dragon 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.