REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
92.9chipPerformancechip92.9
90.5Display82.8
51.5Camera75.4
100Battery88.7
86.7Features100
6 spec wins — REDMAGIC 12 Pro+2 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X500 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 87.3 to 84.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+24) and features (+13). REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the REDMAGIC 12 Pro+
- Stronger display score: 91 vs 83
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 89
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 40 W
- 33% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 90 W
- 28% higher Refresh rate: 185 Hz vs 144 Hz
Reasons to pick the Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Stronger camera score: 75 vs 52
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 213% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 16 MP
- 18% higher Pixel density: 507 ppi vs 431 ppi
Display
| Spec | REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″ | 6.85 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1216x2688 | 1440x3168 |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 507 ppi+18% |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz+28% | 144 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5,000 nits+14% | 4,400 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 96.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 Pro | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.88 | f/1.57 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.5 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP+213% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,400 mAh+5% | 8,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 120 W+33% | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 W+100% | 40 W |
Design
| Spec | REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 223 g+3% | 229 g |
| Thickness | 8.6 mm | — |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | — |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
Software
| Spec | REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | RedMagic OS 12 (Android 17) | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) |
Audio
| Spec | REDMAGIC 12 Pro+ | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | — |