Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi Play
The Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi Mi Play (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 30/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 199,111); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Play doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro Max
Xiaomi Mi Play
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 19/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 62/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Play better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi Play, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (92/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 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 Play (100/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (94/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (85/100 vs 12/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi Mi Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 4838033 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2280 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | — | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 147.8×71.9×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | — | 150 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi Mi Play
- Main: —
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 5.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi Mi Play
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi Play by 2329.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (100/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (94/100 vs 62/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play (85/100 vs 12/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Play by 62 points (92/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Xiaomi Mi Play — 30/100.
Which is more powerful: the Vivo X500 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mi Play?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.