vivo X500 E vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The vivo X500 E (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 71/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,329,936); the vivo X500 E is noticeably lighter (203g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
vivo X500 E
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes vivo X500 E better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 203g vs 235g
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1329936
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4106
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 71/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the vivo X500 E vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo X500 E (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the vivo X500 E is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo X500 E (100/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the vivo X500 E (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "portability" category, the vivo X500 E notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | vivo X500 E | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1329936 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17, OriginOS 7 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 157.5×74.3×7.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
vivo X500 E
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
vivo X500 E
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
vivo X500 E
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared vivo X500 E and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads vivo X500 E by 73.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
vivo X500 E
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo X500 E (100/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, the vivo X500 E is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo X500 E (100/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the vivo X500 E (92/100 vs 71/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the vivo X500 E notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (60/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the vivo X500 E or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the vivo X500 E by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the vivo X500 E and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The vivo X500 E has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the vivo X500 E or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the vivo X500 E or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the vivo X500 E over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The vivo X500 E is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.