Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra

The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 74/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,796,720).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

Performance 76
Display 90
Camera 73
Battery 73
Portability 31
Value for money 60

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1796720
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 2004
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 5311
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 76/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 73/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)

What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?

  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W

  • Overall rating 74/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 18 points higher (92/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100).

Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra: The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Vivo X500 Pro Max Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 4838033 1796720
Geekbench Single 4188 2004
Geekbench Multi 13145 5311
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1260x2800 3200x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 40W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 140
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 50 MP
Front camera 50 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) — 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions — 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm
Weight — 227 g
Launch price — $900

Camera comparison

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
73
camera

Display comparison

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display

Battery and charging

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
73
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Xiaomi 13 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100
4838033 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 13 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
74/100 -169.3%
1796720 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 169.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Xiaomi 13 Ultra

$900

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 73/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 74/100.

Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 73/100).

Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 13 Ultra?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 76/100).

Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 13 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 13 Ultra is a better fit for active users.