Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi A1
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi A1 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 155,362); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi A1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Xiaomi A1
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Xiaomi A1 better?
- Overall rating 25/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi A1, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (85/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi A1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MIUI 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.9×76.5×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi A1
- Main: 8MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi A1
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi A1
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Xiaomi A1, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Xiaomi A1 by 3014.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (100/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi A1 (85/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi A1?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi A1 by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi A1?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi A1 — 25/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi A1?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi A1?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Xiaomi A1?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.