Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Vivo X90s

The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Vivo X90s (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 65/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4810); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,822,096).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X90s by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Vivo X90s

Performance 74
Display 84
Camera 47
Battery 61
Portability 55
Value for money —

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1822096
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1917
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4509
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4810 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 47/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)

What makes Vivo X90s better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W

  • Overall rating 65/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Vivo X90s, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (92/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X90s (100/100 vs 74/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X90s (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X90s (85/100 vs 61/100).

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.
Vivo X90s: The Vivo X90s is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo X500 Pro Max Vivo X90s
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
AnTuTu 4838033 1822096
Geekbench Single 4188 1917
Geekbench Multi 13145 4509
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4810 mAh
Charging 100W 120W
Wireless charging 40W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 12 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, OriginOS 3
Brightness (peak) — 1300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions — 164.1×74.4×8.5 mm
Weight — 197 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Vivo X90s

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 32MP
47
camera

Display comparison

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Vivo X90s

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Vivo X500 Pro Max

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

Vivo X90s

  • 4810 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Vivo X90s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100
4838033 AnTuTu
Vivo X90s MediaTek Dimensity 9200+
65/100 -165.5%
1822096 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo X90s by 165.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X90s (100/100 vs 74/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X90s (87/100 vs 47/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo X90s (85/100 vs 61/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo X90s?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo X90s by 27 points (92/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo X90s?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo X90s — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo X90s?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 47/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo X90s?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 74/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Vivo X90s?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Vivo X90s is a better fit for active users.