Redmi 8 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Redmi 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439, 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 23/100 (a 69-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 193,115); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 8 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi 8
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Redmi 8 better?
- Overall rating 23/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 193115
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 199
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 795
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 12/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi 8 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 69 points higher (92/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 12/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (100/100 vs 12/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (85/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi 8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 193115 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 199 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 795 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.2" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×75.4×9.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Launch price | $140 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi 8
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi 8
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi 8
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi 8 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Redmi 8 by 96.0% 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 8 (100/100 vs 12/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 (85/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi 8 by 69 points (92/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 8 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi 8 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 8 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 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 12/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 8 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.