Redmi Note 10S vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Redmi Note 10S (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, 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 45/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 535,127).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Note 10S

Performance 42
Display 51
Camera 39
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money 40

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

What makes Redmi Note 10S better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 45/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 535127
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 672
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1908
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 10S vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 47 points higher (92/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 39/100). 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 Note 10S (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (85/100 vs 52/100).

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 Note 10S Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Helio G95 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 535127 4838033
Geekbench Single 672 4188
Geekbench Multi 1908 13145
Display 6.4" AMOLED 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 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS — Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1100 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 160.5×74.5×8.3 mm —
Weight 179 g —
Launch price $250 —

Camera comparison

Redmi Note 10S

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 13MP
39
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Display comparison

Redmi Note 10S

  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
51
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Battery and charging

Redmi Note 10S

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 10S and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 10S MediaTek Helio G95
45/100
535127 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +88.9%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 10S by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Note 10S

$250

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (100/100 vs 42/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (94/100 vs 51/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (87/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S (85/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 10S by 47 points (92/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 10S and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Redmi Note 10S has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 10S or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 10S 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.