vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (2024) 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 73/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5500); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 2,342,433).
Profile comparison
Category scores
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Overall rating 73/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 2342433
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (92/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (85/100 vs 70/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×75.7×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 193 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ by 51.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (87/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ (85/100 vs 70/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The vivo iQOO Neo9S Pro+ is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.