Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
64.4Performance64.4
82.8Display70
75.4Camera83.6
88.7Battery92
100Features86.7
7 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max4 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Vivo X500 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 78.7 to 77.1, pulling ahead mainly in features (+13) and display (+13). Xiaomi 18 Pro 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 70
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 21% higher Pixel density: 507 ppi vs 419 ppi
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 14% higher capacity: 8,000 mAh vs 7,000 mAh
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 75
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 89
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 25% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 40 W
- 11% higher Wired charging: 100 W vs 90 W
Display
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″+7% | 6.4 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1120x2436 |
| Pixel density | 507 ppi+21% | 419 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,400 nits+10% | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.8 % |
Performance
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.57 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x+9% | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh+14% | 7,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 100 W+11% |
| Wireless charging | 40 W | 50 W+25% |
Design
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g | 203 g+11% |
| Thickness | — | 8.5 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | — | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |