Vivo iQOO Z9x vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo iQOO Z9x (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 49/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 737,054); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo iQOO Z9x
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9x better?
- Overall rating 49/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo iQOO Z9x vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 43 points higher (92/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (85/100 vs 56/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo iQOO Z9x | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 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 | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, OriginOS 4 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.7×76.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo iQOO Z9x
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo iQOO Z9x
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo iQOO Z9x and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo iQOO Z9x by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (94/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x (85/100 vs 56/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo iQOO Z9x or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9x by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo iQOO Z9x and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo iQOO Z9x has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo iQOO Z9x or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo iQOO Z9x or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Vivo iQOO Z9x 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.