Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Vivo Y21a
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Vivo Y21a (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 22/100 (a 70-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 177,554); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y21a doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Vivo Y21a
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y21a better?
- Overall rating 22/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y21a, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 70 points higher (92/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Vivo Y21a | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 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 | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Funtouch 11.1 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.3×76.1×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 182 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y21a
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y21a
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y21a
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Vivo Y21a, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo Y21a by 2624.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y21a by 70 points (92/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo Y21a — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y21a?
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 Y21a?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Vivo Y21a?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.