Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Vivo Y78
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Vivo Y78 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7020. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 51/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 644,203).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Vivo Y78
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 644203
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 912
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2244
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 48/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo Y78 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 51/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y78, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 41 points higher (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (100/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (85/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Vivo Y78 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 644203 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 912 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 2244 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.3×74.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 177 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y78
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y78
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y78
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Vivo Y78, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo Y78 by 651.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (100/100 vs 48/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y78 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 (85/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y78?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y78 by 41 points (92/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo Y78?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo Y78 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y78?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y78?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 48/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Vivo Y78?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.