Redmi 5 Plus vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, 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 20/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 218,879); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 5 Plus
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Redmi 5 Plus better?
- Overall rating 20/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 72 points higher (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 180 g | — | |
| Launch price | $170 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Redmi 5 Plus by 95.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (100/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (85/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 72 points (92/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus 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.