Lava Bold 5G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Lava Bold 5G (2025) runs on the Dimensity 6300, 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 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava Bold 5G
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Lava Bold 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 49/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava Bold 5G vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (85/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava Bold 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×73.8×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 183 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava Bold 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava Bold 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Lava Bold 5G and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Lava Bold 5G by 89.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G (85/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava Bold 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Lava Bold 5G by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Lava Bold 5G and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Lava Bold 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava Bold 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava Bold 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Lava Bold 5G 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.