Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Vivo Y16
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Vivo Y16 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. 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 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 199,111); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y16 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Vivo Y16
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y16 better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y16, 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 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y16 (85/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Vivo Y16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×75.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 184 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y16
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y16
- 6.5" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y16
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Vivo Y16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo Y16 by 2329.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y16 (85/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y16?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y16 by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo Y16?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo Y16 — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y16?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y16?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Vivo Y16?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.