POCO X8 Pro Max vs Vivo X500
75.8Performance46.7
70.8Display81
43.4Camera70.5
89.4Battery88.7
100Features76
3 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max10 spec wins — Vivo X500
InnoReviews verdict
POCO X8 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 73.5 to 69.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+29) and features (+24). Vivo X500 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X8 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 76 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 76
- 13% higher capacity: 8,500 mAh vs 7,500 mAh
- 11% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 90 W
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 71
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 43
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 210% higher Optical zoom: 3.1 x vs 1 x
- 150% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 20 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″+4% | 6.59 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1260x2750 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 459 ppi+3% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,000 nits+14% |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 % | 95.1 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M |
| AnTuTu | 2,604,459Top 27% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108Top 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318Top 31% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204Top 17% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829Top 34% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 64 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 3.1 x+210% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP+150% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+13% | 7,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 100 W+11% | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 40 W |
| Active use endurance | 25.4 h | — |
Design
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g | 211 g+3% |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
| OS update pledge | — | 5 years |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo X500 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |