Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi 8
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi Mi 8 (2018) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 845. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 34/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 572,788).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi 8
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 572788
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 566
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2130
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 56/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 8 better?
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 8, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (92/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (94/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (85/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mi 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 572788 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 2130 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 2248x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3400 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 8.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 154.9×74.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | — | 175 g | |
| Launch price | — | $460 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi 8
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 6.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2248x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi 8
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi 8 by 744.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (100/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (94/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (87/100 vs 19/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 (85/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 8 by 58 points (92/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mi 8 — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 19/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mi 8?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.