Vivo Y500s vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Vivo Y500s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $230 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 45/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7200); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 560,863).
Vivo Y500s
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $999
- Overall rating 45/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 560863
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 923
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2249
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 44W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 43/100)
Comparing the Vivo Y500s vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 60/100). Value score: Vivo Y500s — 46/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (98/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Vivo Y500s | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 560863 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 923 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2249 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 44W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $999 |
Vivo Y500s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Vivo Y500s
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Vivo Y500s
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Vivo Y500s and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Vivo Y500s by 86.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $769. Vivo Y500s was $769 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (98/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (91/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Vivo Y500s (89/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Vivo Y500s or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Vivo Y500s by 45 points (90/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo Y500s and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo Y500s has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo Y500s or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo Y500s or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Vivo Y500s over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Vivo Y500s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.