Vivo U10 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo U10 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 28/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 329,457); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo U10 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo U10
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo U10 better?
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 13/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo U10 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 64 points higher (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo U10 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1544 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie) | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.4×76.8×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo U10
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo U10
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1544
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo U10
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo U10 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo U10 by 93.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo U10 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo U10 by 64 points (92/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo U10 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo U10 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo U10 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo U10 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Vivo U10 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.