Vivo V30 SE vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo V30 SE (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, 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 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 568,395); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo V30 SE doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V30 SE
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo V30 SE better?
- Overall rating 49/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 568395
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 915
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2115
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V30 SE 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 46/100). 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 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (85/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V30 SE | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 568395 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 915 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2115 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 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 / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo V30 SE
- 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 V30 SE
- 6.7" 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 V30 SE
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo V30 SE and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo V30 SE by 88.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE (85/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V30 SE or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo V30 SE by 43 points (92/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V30 SE and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo V30 SE has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V30 SE 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 V30 SE or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V30 SE 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.