Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Vivo Y81i
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Vivo Y81i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 18/100 (a 74-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3260); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 155,362); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y81i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Vivo Y81i
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3260 mAh
- 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 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Vivo Y81i better?
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Vivo Y81i, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 74 points higher (92/100 vs 18/100). 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 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (85/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Vivo Y81i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3260 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| 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 | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); Funtouch 4 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 155.1×75.0×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 143 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y81i
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Y81i
- 6.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1520
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Y81i
- 3260 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Vivo Y81i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo Y81i by 3014.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i (85/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y81i?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y81i by 74 points (92/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo Y81i?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo Y81i — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Y81i?
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 Y81i?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Vivo Y81i?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.