Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 59/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 59/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 33 points higher (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (85/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, Joy UI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.4×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro by 325.9% 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 4 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
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 Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro (85/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro by 33 points (92/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Pro?
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 Black Shark 4 Pro is a better fit for active users.