Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Vivo Y18t
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Vivo Y18t (2024) runs on the Unisoc T612. 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 Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y18t doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Vivo Y18t
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1250
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y18t better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y18t, 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 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). 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 Y18t (100/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18t (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18t (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18t (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Vivo Y18t | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Unisoc T612 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 360 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 1250 | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 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 Y18t
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y18t
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y18t
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18t (100/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18t (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18t (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18t (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y18t?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y18t by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo Y18t?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo Y18t — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y18t?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y18t?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Vivo Y18t?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.