Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) 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 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,998,145).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3998145
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 98/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 100W | |
| 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 | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 17 Pro Max by 21.0% 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 Pro Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 98/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 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. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.