Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 71/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 3 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,627,862).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1627862
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 3MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 73/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 70/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 71/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 12S Ultra, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 21 points higher (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (100/100 vs 73/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (87/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (85/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 12S Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 1627862 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 136 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.2×75.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- Main: 3MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO2 AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 12S Ultra
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Xiaomi 12S Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 197.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (100/100 vs 73/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (87/100 vs 70/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra (85/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S Ultra by 21 points (92/100 vs 71/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 12S Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 70/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 12S Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 12S Ultra is a better fit for active users.