Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Vivo Y18 (India)
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Vivo Y18 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Helio G85. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 37/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 348,562); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y18 (India) doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Vivo Y18 (India)
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 348562
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 419
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1461
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y18 (India) better?
- Overall rating 37/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y18 (India), the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 55 points higher (92/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (100/100 vs 29/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Vivo Y18 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Helio G85 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 348562 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 419 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 1461 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 15W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 840 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×75.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 185 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y18 (India)
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y18 (India)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y18 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Vivo Y18 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo Y18 (India) by 1288.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (100/100 vs 29/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (94/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18 (India) by 55 points (92/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo Y18 (India) — 37/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 29/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Vivo Y18 (India)?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.