Vivo X500 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $970 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 88/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6510); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 3,654,776); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 3654776
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3639
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 11047
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6510 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $970
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 2 points higher (90/100 vs 88/100). Value score: Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (63/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 5016623 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4188 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 13145 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6510 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 192 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $970 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 37.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $171. Xiaomi 17 Max was $171 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo X500 Pro are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (63/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro edges out the Xiaomi 17 Max by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Should you choose the Vivo X500 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.