Vivo X500 Pro Max vs (Vivo) IQOO 16
Verdict
Vivo X500 Pro Max scores higher on the OH Rank (82 vs 81), winning 3 of 10 categories including Main Camera and Selfie. (Vivo) IQOO 16 is 0.1mm wider than Vivo X500 Pro Max. (Vivo) IQOO 16 is the more recent release, from Sep 29, 2026.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
82
81
Vivo X500 Pro Max
76.8mm (3.02in) · Sep 24, 2026 · Rank #7
15+10+15+12+15+5+5+0+5+0 = 82
SUPERIOR* TOP Performance* TOP Screen* TOP Camera* TOP Video Recording* TOP Software* TOP Selfie* TOP PHOTO/VIDEO
EDITORIAL: (this is a pre-test listing based on reasonable expectation of battery and imaging performance) Vivo's best 2026 phone is a "Pro Max". A logical and incremental update of excellent X300 Pro, it comes with a top processor, 1500mAh bigger battery (!), >500ppi screen and much improved video recording. Expect top processor and imaging performance. Initial battery tests indicate lower endurance then expected.
PROs
excellent Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm) with UFS 4.1 performance, 36hr endurance from a massive 8000mAh Si-C battery with sub-90min 90W (40W wireless) charging, ~2000nits bright >500ppi 144Hz LTPO AMOLED screen with Dolby Vision, IP69 protection, excellent 50MP 24mm OIS main 200MP 85mm OIS periscope telephoto + 50MP 15mm ultrawide (all with PDAF) setup, excellent 50MP 20mm PDAF selfie, great video recording, fast and stabile OriginOS 7 with 5 years of updates, optional 400mm add-on zoom lens
CONs
bigger and heavier, should have better endurance from such a giant battery, no expandable memory, no desktop replacement functionality despite Android 17 native support, limited availability
(Vivo) IQOO 16
76.9mm (3.03in) · Sep 29, 2026 · Rank #9
15+14+15+12+12+4+4+0+5+0 = 81
* TOP Performance* TOP Battery Endurance* TOP Gaming* TOP Software* TOP Screen
EDITORIAL: (this is a pre-test listing based on reasonable expectation of battery and imaging performance) Vivo decided to adjust to tough market conditions by sacrificing LTPO tech while adding a massive battery. Despite "big and heavy", this is one of the best gaming phone options out there.
PROs
blazing SD 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (2nm) with UFS 4.1 performance, >42hr endurance from a 8400mAh Si-C battery with sub-60min 100W (40W wireless) charging, excellent >1300nits 508ppi 165Hz AMOLED screen with Dolby Vision, IP69 protection, good overall 50MP main + 50MP periscope telephoto (both OIS PDAF) + 50MP AF ultrawide setup, average 32MP 21mm non-AF selfie, average video recording, feature rich OriginOS with 5 years of OS updates, fast USB-C 3.2 with OTG
CONs
big & heavy, no LTPO drains battery faster, non-AF selfie, no memory expansion slot, no desktop replacement functionality provided by Android 17, limited market availability
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