Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Vivo Y36i
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Vivo Y36i (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 35/100 (a 57-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 530,583); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y36i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Vivo Y36i
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 530583
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 724
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2032
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo Y36i better?
- Overall rating 35/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y36i, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 57 points higher (92/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). 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 Y36i (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (94/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Vivo Y36i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 6020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 530583 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 724 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 2032 | |
| 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 | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, OriginOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 840 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×75.4×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y36i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y36i
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y36i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Vivo Y36i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo Y36i by 811.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (94/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y36i by 57 points (92/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo Y36i — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y36i?
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 Y36i?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Vivo Y36i?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.