Redmi Note 9 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 9 Pro (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 41/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 517,460).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Redmi Note 9 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 41/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5020 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (92/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (94/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 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 | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 209 g | — | |
| Launch price | $270 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9 Pro
- 6.7" 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 9 Pro
- 5020 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 9 Pro by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (94/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro (85/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9 Pro by 51 points (92/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 9 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.