Vivo iQOO 9 Global vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO 9 Global (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G, 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 59/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4350); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,208,784).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 Global better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Overall rating 59/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1208784
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1605
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3996
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4350 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO 9 Global vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 66/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (85/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO 9 Global | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1208784 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1605 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3996 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2376 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4350 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 13 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×75.1×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 200 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO 9 Global
- 4350 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO 9 Global and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO 9 Global by 75.0% 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 Global (100/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (87/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global (85/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO 9 Global or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 9 Global by 33 points (92/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO 9 Global and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Global has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO 9 Global 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 Global or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO 9 Global over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO 9 Global 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.