Vivo X500 Pro vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
46.7Performance64.4
80.6Display69.8
71.2Camera83.6
84Battery92
100Features86.7
7 spec wins — Vivo X500 Pro7 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 71.2, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and camera (+12). Vivo X500 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
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 70
- Stronger features score: 100 vs 87
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 16% lower weight: 197 g vs 235 g
- 13% higher Peak brightness: 4,500 nits vs 4,000 nits
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 71
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 84
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 213% higher telephoto: 200 MP vs 64 MP
Display
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.36 ″ | 6.9 ″+8% |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1216x2660 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 459 ppi+10% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,500 nits+13% | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | — | 91.6 % |
Performance
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro | 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 | 64 MP | 200 MP+213% |
| Optical zoom | 3.5 x+9% | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 4K@240fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,510 mAh | 8,500 mAh+31% |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 100 W+11% |
| Wireless charging | 40 W | 50 W+25% |
Design
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 197 g+16% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+5% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | — | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | Vivo X500 Pro | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | — | No |