Nokia 3 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Nokia 3 (2017) runs on the MediaTek MT6737, 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 14/100 (a 78-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2630); the main camera is 8 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 73,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 3
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Nokia 3 better?
- Overall rating 14/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 73398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 141
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 594
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2630 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 3 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 78 points higher (92/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 0/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (94/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (85/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 3 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek MT6737 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 73398 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 141 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 594 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x720 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 2630 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 16GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 7.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 143.4×71.4×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 140 g | — | |
| Launch price | $159 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 3
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia 3
- 5.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 3
- 2630 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 3 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Nokia 3 by 98.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (100/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (94/100 vs 34/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 (85/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 3 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 3 by 78 points (92/100 vs 14/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 3 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nokia 3 has a MobileRank rating of 14/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 3 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 3 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 3 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.