Poco X3 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Poco X3 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 860, 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 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5160); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 822,433).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X3 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Poco X3 Pro better?
- Overall rating 49/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 822433
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2653
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5160 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 49/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X3 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (100/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (85/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X3 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 822433 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1004 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2653 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5160 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.3×76.8×9.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | — | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X3 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco X3 Pro
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X3 Pro
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X3 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Poco X3 Pro by 83.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (100/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (87/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro (85/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 Pro by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X3 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco X3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Poco X3 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.