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Vivo X500 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max

What X500 Pro does better (9) and where 18 Pro Max wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Vivo X500 Pro
Vivo · 2026X500 Pro
9.7Score
9 advantages≈ $920
vs
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Xiaomi · 202618 Pro Max
9.7Score
9 advantages≈ $990
Higher score
8.8Display9.6
9.6Performance9.8
9.7Camera9.8
9.6Battery9.7
9.7Features8.8
Dimensions

Size comparison

X500 Pro18 Pro Max
71.9 × 151.88.177.6 × 163.48.4
X500 Pro18 Pro MaxDifference
Height151.8 mm163.4 mm−11.6 mm
Width71.9 mm77.6 mm−5.7 mm
Thickness8.1 mm8.4 mm−0.3 mm
Weight192 g235 g−43 g

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

Why is X500 Pro better than 18 Pro Max?

  1. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)12,603 vs 11,459+10%
  2. Weight192 g vs 235 g+22%
  3. 4K video frame rate240 fps vs 120 fps2×
  4. eSIMYes · 18 Pro Max: No
  5. Peak brightness4,500 nits vs 4,000 nits+12%
  6. Pixel density459 ppi vs 418 ppi+10%
  7. Optical zoom3.5× vs 3.2×+9%
  8. Main camera aperturef/1.6 vs f/1.7+6%
  9. Thickness8.1 mm vs 8.4 mm+4%

Why is 18 Pro Max better than X500 Pro?

  1. Main camera50 MP vs 200 MP4×
  2. Battery capacity6,510 mAh vs 8,500 mAh+31%
  3. RAM12 GB vs 16 GB+33%
  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. Screen size6.4″ vs 6.9″+8%
  8. Wireless charging power40 W vs 50 W+25%
  9. Bluetooth5.4 vs 6+11%
Specifications

Side by side

Vivo X500 ProVivo X500 Pro≈ $9209.7
Xiaomi 18 Pro MaxXiaomi 18 Pro Max≈ $9909.7
Design
Weight192 g235 g
Thickness8.1 mm8.4 mm
Height151.8 mm163.4 mm
Width71.9 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 size6.4″6.9″
PanelLTPO AMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz)YesYes
Resolution (width)1,216 px1,208 px
Resolution (height)2,660 px2,624 px
Pixel density459 ppi418 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz160 Hz
Peak brightness4,500 nits4,000 nits
Screen-to-body ratio90.8%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 score5,016,6235,001,234
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)12,60311,459
Memory
RAM12 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 capacity6,510 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
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—
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