Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Black Shark 2
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 48/100 (a 44-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 824,513); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 83/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 2 better?
- Overall rating 48/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 2, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 44 points higher (92/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 54/100). 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 (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (85/100 vs 24/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi Black Shark 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 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
- 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
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Black Shark 2
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Xiaomi Black Shark 2, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 486.8% 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 (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 (85/100 vs 24/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 by 44 points (92/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 2 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
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?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Black Shark 2?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.