Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200, 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 53/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 971,424); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2577
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (85/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 971424 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1167 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2577 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" 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 Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 79.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (100/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (85/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 39 points (92/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) 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.