Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs Vivo X500
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 517,460); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Vivo X500
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro Max better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 209g vs 211g
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5020 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 45/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10.0; MIUI 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.5×76.7×8.8 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 86.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (87/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max and the Vivo X500?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 Pro Max over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.