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Vivo Y500 (4G) vs Xiaomi 17 Max

Vivo Y500 (4G)
49.5Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 17 Max
71.4Inno Score
28.9Performance64.4
75.9Display63.8
34.1Camera74.3
70.9Battery92
46.7Features60
4 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)7 spec wins — Xiaomi 17 Max

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 17 Max wins this phone face-off, 71.4 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+40) and performance (+36). Vivo Y500 (4G) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Vivo Y500 (4G)

  • Stronger display score: 76 vs 64
  • 43% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 3,500 nits

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
  • Stronger camera score: 74 vs 34
  • Stronger battery score: 92 vs 71
  • Stronger features score: 60 vs 47
  • 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP

Display

Display comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 17 Max
Screen size6.83 ″6.9 ″+1%
Panel typeAMOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1260x28001200x2608
Pixel density449 ppi+8%416 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness5,000 nits+43%3,500 nits
Screen-to-body90.3 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 17 Max
ChipsetUnisoc T7300Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 17 Max
Main camera50 MP200 MP+300%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.65
Ultra-wide—50 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3 x
Max video1080p@30fps—
Front camera32 MP32 MP
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 17 Max
Capacity8,100 mAh+1%8,000 mAh
Wired charging44 W100 W+127%
Wireless charging—50 W

Design

Design comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 17 Max
Weight210 g+4%219 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.2 mm
IP ratingIP68/IP69IP68/IP69
Frame materialPlasticFiberglass

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 17 Max
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
NFCNoYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2

Software

Software comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 17 Max
OS at launchAndroid 16 (OriginOS 6)Android 16 (HyperOS 3)

Audio

Audio comparison: Vivo Y500 (4G) versus Xiaomi 17 Max
SpecVivo Y500 (4G)Xiaomi 17 Max
Stereo speakersYes—
3.5mm jackNoNo

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