Poco X5 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Poco X5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, 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 48/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Poco X5
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Poco X5 better?
- Overall rating 48/100
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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Poco X5 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (92/100 vs 48/100). 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 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X5 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (85/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Poco X5 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.9×76.2×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | — | |
| Launch price | $245 | — |
Camera comparison
Poco X5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Poco X5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Poco X5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Poco X5 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Poco X5 by 87.8% 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 X5 (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Poco X5 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X5 (85/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Poco X5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Poco X5 by 44 points (92/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Poco X5 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Poco X5 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Poco X5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Poco X5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Poco X5 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.