Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 88/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,654,776).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3654776
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 4 points higher (92/100 vs 88/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 32.4% 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 and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 85/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 17 Max by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
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 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.