Redmi 6A vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Redmi 6A (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22, 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 17/100 (a 75-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 155,362); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 6A doesn't.

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 75 points (92/100 vs 17/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi 6A

Performance 10
Display 32
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 80
Value for money 26

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Redmi 6A better?


  • Overall rating 17/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 155362
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 300
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 486
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi 6A vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 75 points higher (92/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (85/100 vs 15/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Redmi 6A Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Helio A22 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 155362 4838033
Geekbench Single 300 4188
Geekbench Multi 486 13145
Display 5.5" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution — 1260x2800
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging — 100W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 5 MP 50 MP
RAM 2GB / 3GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 16GB / 32GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS — Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 147.5×71.5×8.3 mm —
Weight 145 g —
Launch price $90 —

Camera comparison

Redmi 6A

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Redmi 6A

  • 5.5" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Redmi 6A

  • 3000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi 6A and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi 6A MediaTek Helio A22
17/100
155362 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +96.8%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Redmi 6A by 96.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi 6A

$90

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (100/100 vs 10/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (94/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A (85/100 vs 15/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi 6A or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 6A by 75 points (92/100 vs 17/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi 6A and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Redmi 6A has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi 6A 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 6A or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Redmi 6A 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.