Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Vivo Z3i
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Vivo Z3i (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 26/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3315); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 314,537); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Z3i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Vivo Z3i
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3315 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
What makes Vivo Z3i better?
- Overall rating 26/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Vivo Z3i, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (92/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (87/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (85/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Vivo Z3i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3315 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 (Oreo) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 156.0×75.6×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 164 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Z3i
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo Z3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo Z3i
- 3315 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Vivo Z3i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo Z3i by 1438.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (87/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i (85/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Z3i?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Z3i by 66 points (92/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo Z3i?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Vivo Z3i — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Z3i?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Vivo Z3i?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Vivo Z3i?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.