Vivo iQOO 15 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 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 88/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,950,082).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 15
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 better?
- Better display (99/100 vs 94/100)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3950082
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 15 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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 78/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 15 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | — | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 15 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO 15 by 18.4% 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 and the Vivo iQOO 15 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 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 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 85/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Vivo iQOO 15 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 15 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 15 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 15 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO 15 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.