Vivo V21s vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo V21s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 800U, 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 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 562,447).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V21s
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo V21s better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 562447
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 752
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V21s vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). 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 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (87/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (85/100 vs 25/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V21s | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 562447 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 752 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2404 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×73.9×7.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 176 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo V21s
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V21s
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2404
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V21s
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V21s and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo V21s by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo V21s (94/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (87/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s (85/100 vs 25/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V21s or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V21s by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V21s and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo V21s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V21s 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 V21s or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V21s 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.