Vivo X500 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $820 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 88/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 3,654,776).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo X500
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 3654776
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 219g
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3302
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10240
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 40W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $820
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 96/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 87/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo X500 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Vivo X500 scores 1 points higher (89/100 vs 88/100). Value score: Vivo X500 — 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 Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3930719 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3302 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10240 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 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) | 4000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 211 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $820 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Vivo X500 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Xiaomi 17 Max by 7.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $21. Xiaomi 17 Max was $21 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (97/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Vivo X500 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 84/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo X500 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo X500 edges out the Xiaomi 17 Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Vivo X500 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo X500 has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Should you choose the Vivo X500 over the Xiaomi 17 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 Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.