Vivo iQOO Z10 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Vivo iQOO Z10 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s 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 58/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z10 has the bigger battery (7300 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,032,527); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z10 doesn't.

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 by 34 points (92/100 vs 58/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo iQOO Z10

Performance 60
Display 79
Camera 37
Battery 71
Portability 60
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Vivo iQOO Z10 better?

  • Bigger battery: 7300 vs 7000 mAh

  • Overall rating 58/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1032527
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1161
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3390
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z10 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (100/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).

Vivo iQOO Z10: The Vivo iQOO Z10 is a better fit for active users.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo iQOO Z10 Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1032527 4838033
Geekbench Single 1161 4188
Geekbench Multi 3390 13145
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2392 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7300 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 90W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 5000 nits —
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 163.4×76.4×7.9 mm —
Weight 199 g —
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Vivo iQOO Z10

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
37
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Vivo iQOO Z10

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Vivo iQOO Z10

  • 7300 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
71
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo iQOO Z10 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo iQOO Z10 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
58/100
1032527 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +78.7%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z10 by 78.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (100/100 vs 60/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 (87/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 71/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z10 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z10 by 34 points (92/100 vs 58/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z10 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo iQOO Z10 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z10 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z10 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 60/100).

Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z10 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo iQOO Z10 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.