Vivo Y500s vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $230 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 45/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 560,863).
Vivo Y500s
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $799
- Better portability (43/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2249
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y500s vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 43 points higher (88/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Vivo Y500s — 46/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (97/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (90/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500s and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y500s | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 560863 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 923 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2249 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 219 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $799 |
Vivo Y500s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo Y500s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y500s
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo Y500s and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Vivo Y500s by 84.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $569. Vivo Y500s was $569 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (97/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (81/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (90/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo Y500s and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y500s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s by 43 points (88/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y500s and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo Y500s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y500s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y500s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y500s over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for everyday use. 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.