Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
64.4Performance64.4
82.8Display69.8
75.4Camera83.6
88.7Battery92
100Features86.7
6 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro Max5 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
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 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 70
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 21% higher Pixel density: 507 ppi vs 418 ppi
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 10% higher Peak brightness: 4,400 nits vs 4,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.85 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3168 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 507 ppi+21% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,400 nits+10% | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 8,500 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 100 W+11% |
| Wireless charging | 40 W | 50 W+25% |
Design
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 229 g+3% | 235 g |
| Thickness | — | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro Max | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |