Vivo S16 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo S16 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G, 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 59/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo S16
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo S16 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 59/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo S16 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (100/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (85/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo S16 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1010069 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1298 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3520 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, Origin OS 3 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 182 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo S16
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo S16
- 6.8" 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 S16
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo S16 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo S16 by 79.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (100/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo S16 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 (85/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo S16 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo S16 by 33 points (92/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo S16 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo S16 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo S16 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo S16 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo S16 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo S16 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.