Vivo iQOO U1 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO U1 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 39/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 517,460); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO U1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO U1
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO U1 better?
- Overall rating 39/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO U1 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 53 points higher (92/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (87/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (85/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO U1 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, iQOO UI 1.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.6×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO U1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO U1
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO U1 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO U1 by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (87/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 (85/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO U1 by 53 points (92/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO U1 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO U1 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO U1 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO U1 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.