Vivo X21i vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo X21i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, 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 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3425); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 314,537); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo X21i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X21i
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo X21i better?
- Overall rating 30/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3425 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X21i vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (85/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X21i | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.3" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3425 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.4×75.0×7.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 159 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X21i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 24MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X21i
- 6.3" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X21i
- 3425 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X21i and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo X21i by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i (85/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X21i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X21i by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X21i and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X21i has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X21i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X21i or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X21i 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.