Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. 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 4650); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4650 mAh
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 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 5, 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 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (100/100 vs 61/100). 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 5 (87/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (85/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.8×76.3×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | — | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Xiaomi Black Shark 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 379.0% 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 5 (100/100 vs 61/100).
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 5 (87/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 (85/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 by 33 points (92/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5?
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 5 is a better fit for active users.