OnePlus 9 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The OnePlus 9 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 65/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,185,805).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus 9 Pro

Performance 65
Display 90
Camera 59
Battery 57
Portability 53
Value for money 42

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes OnePlus 9 Pro better?

  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W

  • Overall rating 65/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1185805
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 59/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 9 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (100/100 vs 65/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the OnePlus 9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (85/100 vs 57/100).

OnePlus 9 Pro: The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus 9 Pro Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1185805 4838033
Geekbench Single 1500 4188
Geekbench Multi 3537 13145
Display 6.7" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3216x1440 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 122 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 163.2×73.6×8.7 mm —
Weight 197 g —
Launch price $969 —

Camera comparison

OnePlus 9 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
59
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus 9 Pro

  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3216x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus 9 Pro

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 50W
57
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 9 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 9 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
65/100
1185805 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +75.5%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads OnePlus 9 Pro by 75.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus 9 Pro

$969

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (100/100 vs 65/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the OnePlus 9 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (87/100 vs 59/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro (85/100 vs 57/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus 9 Pro by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus 9 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The OnePlus 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 59/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 65/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 9 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The OnePlus 9 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.