Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 859,084); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 90/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro better?
- Higher refresh rate: 240Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 50/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (85/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 240 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×75.0×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 205 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 240 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 463.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 90/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro (85/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.