Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 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 56/100 (a 36-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 1,015,447); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro better?
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1015447
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1131
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3111
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 62/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (100/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (85/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1015447 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1131 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3111 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro by 79.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (100/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro (85/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9s Pro 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.