Vivo X500 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
46.7Performance64.4
81Display63.8
70.5Camera74.3
88.7Battery92
76Features60
7 spec wins — Vivo X5006 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 69.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and camera (+4). Vivo X500 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
- Stronger display score: 81 vs 64
- Stronger features score: 76 vs 60
- 56% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 32 MP
- 28% higher telephoto: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 71
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 89
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
- 33% higher RAM (max): 16 GB vs 12 GB
Display
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.59 ″ | 6.9 ″+5% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1260x2750 | 1200x2608 |
| Pixel density | 459 ppi+10% | 416 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz+20% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 4,000 nits+14% | 3,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 95.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.65 |
| Ultra-wide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 3.1 x+3% | 3 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | — |
| Front camera | 50 MP+56% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh | 8,000 mAh+7% |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 100 W+11% |
| Wireless charging | 40 W | 50 W+25% |
Design
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g+4% | 219 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Fiberglass |
Connectivity
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
Software
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 17 (OriginOS 7) | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS update pledge | 5 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Vivo X500 | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | — |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |