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Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Vivo X500 Pro Max
78.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
81.4Inno Score
64.4Performance87.6
82.8Display67.4
75.4Camera77
88.7Battery81
100Features100
4 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max4 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 81.4 to 78.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and camera (+2). Vivo X500 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 Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Stronger display score: 83 vs 67
  • Stronger battery score: 89 vs 81
  • 33% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 6,000 mAh
  • 26% higher Peak brightness: 4,400 nits vs 3,500 nits
  • 22% higher Pixel density: 507 ppi vs 416 ppi

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 88 vs 64
  • 25% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 40 W
  • 23% higher Optical zoom: 4.3 x vs 3.5 x

Display

Display comparison: Vivo X500 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 17 Ultra
SpecVivo X500 Pro MaxXiaomi 17 Ultra
Screen size6.85 ″6.9 ″+1%
Panel typeLTPO AMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1440x31681200x2608
Pixel density507 ppi+22%416 ppi
Refresh rate144 Hz+20%120 Hz
Peak brightness4,400 nits+26%3,500 nits
Screen-to-body—92.3 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Vivo X500 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 17 Ultra
SpecVivo X500 Pro MaxXiaomi 17 Ultra
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 9600 ProSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu—3,600,724Top 11%
AnTuTu 11 (CPU)—1,032,276Top 11%
AnTuTu 11 (GPU)—1,345,109Top 11%
AnTuTu 11 (Memory)—495,988Top 3%
AnTuTu 11 (UX)—727,351Top 11%
RAM (max)16 GB16 GB
Storage options256/512GB/1TB512GB/1TB
Storage typeUFS 4.1UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Vivo X500 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 17 Ultra
SpecVivo X500 Pro MaxXiaomi 17 Ultra
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main aperturef/1.57f/1.67
Ultra-wide50 MP50 MP
Telephoto200 MP200 MP
Optical zoom3.5 x4.3 x+23%
Max video8K@30fps8K@30fps
Front camera50 MP50 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Vivo X500 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 17 Ultra
SpecVivo X500 Pro MaxXiaomi 17 Ultra
Capacity8,000 mAh+33%6,000 mAh
Wired charging90 W90 W
Wireless charging40 W50 W+25%

Design

Design comparison: Vivo X500 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 17 Ultra
SpecVivo X500 Pro MaxXiaomi 17 Ultra
Weight229 g219 g+4%
Thickness—8.3 mm
IP ratingIP68/IP69IP68/IP69
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Vivo X500 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 17 Ultra
SpecVivo X500 Pro MaxXiaomi 17 Ultra
5GYesYes
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth—6.0
NFCYesYes
USB—USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Vivo X500 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 17 Ultra
SpecVivo X500 Pro MaxXiaomi 17 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 17 (OriginOS 7)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: Vivo X500 Pro Max versus Xiaomi 17 Ultra
SpecVivo X500 Pro MaxXiaomi 17 Ultra
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jack—No

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