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Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

What X500 Pro Max does better (10) and where 18 Pro Max wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Vivo X500 Pro Max
Vivo · 2026X500 Pro Max
9.7Score
10 advantages≈ $980
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Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi · 202618 Pro Max
9.7Score
8 advantages≈ $990
9.6Display9.6
9.8Performance9.8
9.7Camera9.8
9.7Battery9.7
9.7Features8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

X500 Pro Max18 Pro Max
76.8 × 163.38.177.6 × 163.48.4
X500 Pro Max18 Pro MaxDifference
Height163.3 mm163.4 mm−0.1 mm
Width76.8 mm77.6 mm−0.8 mm
Thickness8.1 mm8.4 mm−0.3 mm
Weight225 g235 g−10 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is X500 Pro Max better than 18 Pro Max?

  1. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)12,688 vs 11,459+11%
  2. Pixel density507 ppi vs 418 ppi+21%
  3. 4K video frame rate240 fps vs 120 fps2×
  4. eSIMYes · 18 Pro Max: No
  5. Peak brightness4,400 nits vs 4,000 nits+10%
  6. Optical zoom3.5× vs 3.2×+9%
  7. Weight225 g vs 235 g+4%
  8. Resolution (width)1,440 px vs 1,208 px+19%
  9. Main camera aperturef/1.6 vs f/1.7+6%
  10. Thickness8.1 mm vs 8.4 mm+4%

Why is 18 Pro Max better than X500 Pro Max?

  1. Main camera50 MP vs 200 MP4×
  2. Battery capacity8,000 mAh vs 8,500 mAh+6%
  3. AnTuTu score4,838,033 vs 5,001,234+3%
  4. Refresh rate144 Hz vs 160 Hz+11%
  5. Wired charging90 W vs 100 W+11%
  6. CPU frequency4.55 GHz vs 5.01 GHz+10%
  7. Wireless charging power40 W vs 50 W+25%
  8. Bluetooth5.4 vs 6+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight225 g235 g
Thickness8.1 mm8.4 mm
Height163.3 mm163.4 mm
Width76.8 mm77.6 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassPlastic
Ingress protectionIP68IP68
Water resistance (IPx)IPx8IPx8
Glass protectionArmor GlassXiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3
ColoursBlack, Gray, White, OrangeBlack, White, Pink, Red, Blue
Display
Screen size6.8″6.9″
PanelLTPO AMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)YesYes
Resolution (width)1,440 px1,208 px
Resolution (height)3,168 px2,624 px
Pixel density507 ppi418 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz160 Hz
Peak brightness4,400 nits4,000 nits
Screen-to-body ratio91.3%91.6%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 9600 ProQualcomm SM8975 Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process2 nm2 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency4.55 GHz5.01 GHz
GPUMali-G2-Ultra-NXAdreno 850
AnTuTu score4,838,0335,001,234
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)12,68811,459
Memory
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage (max)1,024 GB1,024 GB
Storage (base)256 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 4.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP200 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.6f/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.28"1/1.28"
Rear cameras33
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesYes
Optical zoom3.5×3.2×
Max video8K8K
4K video frame rate240 fps120 fps
Selfie camera50 MP50 MP
4K selfie videoYesYes
Battery
Battery capacity8,000 mAh8,500 mAh
Battery typeSi/CSi/C
Wired charging90 W100 W
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power40 W50 W
Reverse wireless chargingYesYes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2
USB version3.23.2
Video outputYesYes
Ultra Wideband—Yes
Satellite messagingYes—
Infrared portYesYes
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Fingerprint sensorUnder display, ultrasonicUnder display, ultrasonic
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer
Software
OS at launchAndroid 17Android 17
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOriginOS 7HyperOS 4
Major OS updates promised5—
EU label
Energy classA—
Battery charge cycles1,200—
Endurance per cycle72 h—
Repairability classC—
Drop resistance classB—
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