Oppo F21 Pro 5G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Oppo F21 Pro 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Oppo F21 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo F21 Pro 5G vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). 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 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo F21 Pro 5G | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 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 | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 173 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo F21 Pro 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo F21 Pro 5G and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Oppo F21 Pro 5G by 87.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G (85/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo F21 Pro 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro 5G by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo F21 Pro 5G and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Oppo F21 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo F21 Pro 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 Oppo F21 Pro 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Oppo F21 Pro 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.