Oppo F21 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Oppo F21 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 43/100 (a 49-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 424,216); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo F21 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo F21 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Oppo F21 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo F21 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (92/100 vs 43/100). 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 45/100). 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 (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (85/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo F21 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 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 | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, ColorOS 12.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IPX4 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 175 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Oppo F21 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.7
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Oppo F21 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo F21 Pro
- 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 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Oppo F21 Pro by 91.2% 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 (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (94/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro (85/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo F21 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Oppo F21 Pro by 49 points (92/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo F21 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Oppo F21 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo F21 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo F21 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Oppo F21 Pro 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.