Vivo X Fold2 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Vivo X Fold2 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 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 64/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,757,044).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo X Fold2

Performance 76
Display 77
Camera 42
Battery 76
Portability 20
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Vivo X Fold2 better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W

  • Overall rating 64/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1757044
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 77/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X Fold2 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (92/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (94/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).

Vivo X Fold2: The Vivo X Fold2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo X Fold2 Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 1757044 4838033
Geekbench Single 2004 4188
Geekbench Multi 5311 13145
Display 8.0" Foldable LTPO4 AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1916x2160 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 120W 100W
Wireless charging 50W 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 13, Origin OS Ocean Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 161.3×73.4×12.9 mm —
Weight 279 g —
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Vivo X Fold2

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 16MP
42
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Vivo X Fold2

  • 8.0" Foldable LTPO4 AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1916x2160
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
77
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Vivo X Fold2

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
76
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X Fold2 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X Fold2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
64/100
1757044 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +63.7%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo X Fold2 by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (100/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (94/100 vs 77/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 (87/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo X Fold2 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X Fold2 by 28 points (92/100 vs 64/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold2 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X Fold2 has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold2 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold2 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X Fold2 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X Fold2 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.