Nokia C32 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Nokia C32 (2023) runs on the Unisoc, 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 37/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nokia C32 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia C32
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Nokia C32 better?
- Overall rating 37/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia C32 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (92/100 vs 37/100). 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 "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia C32 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 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 | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nokia C32
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nokia C32
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia C32
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia C32 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nokia C32 by 55 points (92/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Nokia C32 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nokia C32 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia C32 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Nokia C32 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.