Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810, 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 37/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 594,285).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 9 better?
- Overall rating 37/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 594285
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 744
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1863
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 10W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (92/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (85/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 594285 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 744 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1863 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2960x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.4×8.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 201 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1000 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 87.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (85/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 55 points (92/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 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.