Redmi Note 9S vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Redmi Note 9S (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 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5020); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 517,460); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 9S doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 9S
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Redmi Note 9S better?
- Overall rating 39/100
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
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 9S vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). 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 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 9S | 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 | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5020 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 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 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 450 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.8×76.7×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 210 g | — | |
| Launch price | $200 | — |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 9S
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 9S
- 5020 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 9S and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Redmi Note 9S by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
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 9S (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (94/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 9S by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 9S and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Redmi Note 9S has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 9S or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 9S 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 9S 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.