Nokia 8.1 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Nokia 8.1 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 710, 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 27/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 417,439).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8.1
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Nokia 8.1 better?
- Overall rating 27/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 417439
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 431
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1320
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8.1 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 65 points higher (92/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (87/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (85/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8.1 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 417439 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 431 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1320 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2246x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×75.8×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | — | |
| Launch price | $449 | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8.1
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8.1
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2246x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8.1
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8.1 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Nokia 8.1 by 91.4% 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 8.1 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (94/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (87/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 (85/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8.1 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia 8.1 by 65 points (92/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia 8.1 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nokia 8.1 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8.1 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8.1 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8.1 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.