Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 82/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 2,433,337).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO 12 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 2433337
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 12 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2433337 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3200 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 (International), OriginOS 4 (China) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.4×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 205 g | — | |
| Launch price | $810 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 12 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO 12 Pro by 49.7% 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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro (100/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a bit better (99/100 vs 94/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 79/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 12 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO 12 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.