Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 12S
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi 12S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 63/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,381,634).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Xiaomi 12S
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1381634
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
What makes Xiaomi 12S better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 63/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 12S, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 29 points higher (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (85/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 12S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 1381634 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 152.7×69.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 179 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 12S
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 12S
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 12S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Xiaomi 12S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 12S by 250.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 12S (85/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 12S by 29 points (92/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 12S — 63/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 12S?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 12S?
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 is a better fit for active users.