Poco X3 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Poco X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G, 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 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 531,656); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Poco X3 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X3
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Poco X3 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 531656
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1819
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X3 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (85/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X3 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 531656 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 752 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1819 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, MIUI 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.3×76.8×10.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 225 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X3
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco X3
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X3
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X3 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Poco X3 by 89.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X3 (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 (85/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X3 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X3 by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X3 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco X3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X3 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X3 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Poco X3 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.