Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 86/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 4,838,033).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3715
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 99/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 85/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 4838033
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 13145
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Overall rating 86/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 6 points higher (92/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Vivo X500 Pro Max by 7.5% 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 18 Fold are nearly equal (100/100 vs 99/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Fold (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold are nearly equal (87/100 vs 85/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 75/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 18 Fold by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
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 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.