Vivo iQOO 9 China vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO 9 China (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 60/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4700); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 9 China
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 China better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Overall rating 60/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 9 China vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (85/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 9 China | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×76.7×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 206 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 9 China and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO 9 China by 73.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (100/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China (85/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 9 China or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 China by 32 points (92/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO 9 China has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 9 China or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO 9 China or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 9 China over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO 9 China is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.