Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 15
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 82/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5240); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 2,914,100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Xiaomi 15
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 2914100
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3092
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 9147
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5240 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 77/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 15 better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 82/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 15, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 10 points higher (92/100 vs 82/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 2914100 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 3092 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 9147 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2670x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5240 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 147 | |
| 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 / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 152.3×71.2×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | — | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $635 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 15
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 15
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 15
- 5240 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:20 hrs, total 31:54 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Xiaomi 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 15 by 66.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (100/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 77/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 15 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 15?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 15 — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 15?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 15?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.