POCO F9 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
64.4Performance64.4
84.3Display82.8
78.2Camera75.4
92Battery88.7
78.7Features100
8 spec wins — POCO F9 Ultra4 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: POCO F9 Ultra scores 78.1 against 78.7 for Vivo X500 Pro Max. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Vivo X500 Pro Max edges ahead in features, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO F9 Ultra
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 89
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 43% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3.5 x
- 28% higher Refresh rate: 185 Hz vs 144 Hz
- 25% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 40 W
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 79
- 300% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 22% higher Pixel density: 507 ppi vs 416 ppi
Display
| Spec | POCO F9 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+1% | 6.85 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 416 ppi | 507 ppi+22% |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+28% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+2% | 4,400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | POCO F9 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO F9 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP+300% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+43% | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO F9 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,050 mAh+1% | 8,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 50 W+25% | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO F9 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 235 g | 229 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.7 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO F9 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | — |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO F9 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | POCO F9 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |