Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 89/100 (a 3-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 3,600,724).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3600724
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Better camera (93/100 vs 87/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 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 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" 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) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 34.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 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 17 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 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 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.