Vivo X Fold5 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo X Fold5 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 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 77/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 2,345,563).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X Fold5
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo X Fold5 better?
- Overall rating 77/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 2345563
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 74/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 76/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X Fold5 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (92/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (100/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 76/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X Fold5 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2345563 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 13145 | |
| Display | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP58 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | — | |
| Launch price | $1160 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X Fold5
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X Fold5
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X Fold5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X Fold5 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo X Fold5 by 51.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X Fold5 (100/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 74/100).
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 Fold5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Vivo X Fold5 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X Fold5 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X Fold5 has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X Fold5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X Fold5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X Fold5 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X Fold5 is a better fit for gamers and power 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.