Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Vivo Y21
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Vivo Y21 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 44/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6500); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 528,398).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Vivo Y21
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo Y21 better?
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y21, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 43/100). 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 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (100/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (85/100 vs 58/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Vivo Y21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | — | 167.4×77.1×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $178 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y21
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y21
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y21
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Vivo Y21, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo Y21 by 815.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (100/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (94/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y21 (85/100 vs 58/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21 by 48 points (92/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo Y21 — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y21?
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 Y21?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Vivo Y21?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.