POCO X8 Pro Max vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
75.8Performance64.4
70.8Display82.8
43.4Camera75.4
89.4Battery88.7
100Features100
3 spec wins — POCO X8 Pro Max9 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X500 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 78.7 to 73.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+32) and display (+12). POCO X8 Pro Max 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 64
- 11% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 90 W
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Stronger display score: 83 vs 71
- Stronger camera score: 75 vs 43
- 525% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 8 MP
- 250% higher Optical zoom: 3.5 x vs 1 x
- 150% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 20 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.85 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 447 ppi | 507 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 4,400 nits+26% |
| Screen-to-body | 94.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9500s | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| AnTuTu | 2,604,459Top 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 803,108Top 22% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 859,318Top 28% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 405,204Top 16% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 536,829Top 31% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.5 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 50 MP+525% |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | 1 x | 3.5 x+250% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP+150% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,500 mAh+6% | 8,000 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 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 218 g+5% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | — |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X8 Pro Max | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | — |