Redmi Note 3 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 3 Pro (2016) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 650, 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 18/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 16 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 3 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 3 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Redmi Note 3 Pro better?
- Overall rating 18/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 800
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 3/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 3 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 74 points higher (92/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 3/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (100/100 vs 3/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (85/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 3 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | — | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 270 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 800 | 13145 | |
| Display | 5.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4050 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 16 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 | 150.0×76.0×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 164 g | — | |
| Launch price | $170 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 5MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 3 Pro
- 4050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (100/100 vs 3/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro (85/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 3 Pro by 74 points (92/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 3 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 3 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 3/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 3 Pro 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.