Vivo X500 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 89/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 3,930,719).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Overall rating 89/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 3930719
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 10240
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (92/100 vs 89/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 211 g | — | |
| Launch price | $820 | — |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Vivo X500 by 18.8% 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 and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max edges out the Vivo X500 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.