Vivo Y500 (4G) vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
28.9Performance64.4
75.9Display69.8
34.1Camera83.6
70.9Battery92
46.7Features86.7
4 spec wins — Vivo Y500 (4G)9 spec wins — Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max wins this phone face-off, 77.1 to 49.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+49) and features (+40). 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 70
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 5,000 nits vs 4,000 nits
- 11% lower weight: 210 g vs 235 g
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 84 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 92 vs 71
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 47
- 300% higher Main camera: 200 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | Vivo Y500 (4G) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.83 ″ | 6.9 ″+1% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1208x2624 |
| Pixel density | 449 ppi+7% | 418 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 5,000 nits+25% | 4,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 90.3 % | 91.6 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Vivo Y500 (4G) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Unisoc T7300 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Vivo Y500 (4G) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP+300% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP+56% |
| OIS | — | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Vivo Y500 (4G) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 8,100 mAh | 8,500 mAh+5% |
| Wired charging | 44 W | 100 W+127% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Vivo Y500 (4G) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 210 g+11% | 235 g |
| Thickness | 8.2 mm+3% | 8.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 | IP66/IP68/IP69 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Vivo Y500 (4G) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 6.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | — | No |
Software
| Spec | Vivo Y500 (4G) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (OriginOS 6) | Android 17 (HyperOS 4) |
Audio
| Spec | Vivo Y500 (4G) | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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