Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 85/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,030,376).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3030376
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3050
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 10200
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 92/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 85/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 7 points higher (92/100 vs 85/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 15 Ultra by 59.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 15 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 15 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 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.