Redmi K100 Pro Max vs Vivo X500
The Redmi K100 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $730 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads — 93/100 vs 89/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K100 Pro Max has the bigger battery (9070 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,722,803).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K100 Pro Max
Vivo X500
What makes Redmi K100 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Bigger battery: 9070 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 144Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $730 vs $820
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3722803
- Better display (94/100 vs 91/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K100 Pro Max vs the Vivo X500, the Redmi K100 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max leads (95/100 vs 84/100). Value score: Redmi K100 Pro Max — 100/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K100 Pro Max | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 3722803 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 9070 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $730 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K100 Pro Max
- 9070 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K100 Pro Max and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Redmi K100 Pro Max by 5.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $90. Redmi K100 Pro Max was $90 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 and the Redmi K100 Pro Max are nearly equal (94/100 vs 91/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi K100 Pro Max is a bit better (95/100 vs 84/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K100 Pro Max or the Vivo X500?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max edges out the Vivo X500 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Redmi K100 Pro Max and the Vivo X500?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 93/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Should you choose the Redmi K100 Pro Max over the Vivo X500?
The Redmi K100 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.