Vivo X500 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
Verdict
Vivo X500 Pro Max scores higher on the OH Rank (85 vs 83), winning 2 of 10 categories including Screen and Video. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is 0.8mm wider than Vivo X500 Pro Max. Vivo X500 Pro Max is the more recent release, from Sep 24, 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
85
83
Vivo X500 Pro Max
76.8mm (3.02in) · Sep 24, 2026 · Rank #3
15+13+15+12+15+5+5+0+5+0 = 85
SUPERIOR* TOP Performance* TOP Battery Endurance* 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 imaging, battery and processor performance
PROs
excellent Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm) with UFS 4.1 performance, >42hr endurance from a 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, no expandable memory, no desktop replacement functionality despite Android 17 native support, limited availability
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
77.6mm (3.06in) · Sep 23, 2026 · Rank #5
15+13+11+12+15+5+4+0+5+3 = 83
SUPERIOR* TOP Performance* TOP Battery Endurance* TOP Camera* TOP Selfie* TOP Software
EDITORIAL: (this is a pre-test listing based on reasonable expectation of charging, screen and imaging performance) A year after it's first Pro Max phone Xiaomi knows it is ready for the international market. The new 18 Pro Max brings big upgrades in chip, massive 8500mAh battery, double 200MP lenses that replace the 50MP ones and a new HyperOS 4 with Android's native support for desktop replacement functionality. In the process, the phone grew in size and weight, now almost as big and heavy as it's iPhone competitor.
PROs
unique two screen design, flagship built, excellent (2nm) SD 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 with UFS 4.1 performance, 48hr endurance from a massive 8500mAh Si-C battery with >60min 100W (50W wireless) charging, 2 ~1000nits 120Hz Dolby Vision LTPO AMOLED screens (front is 418ppi), IP68 protection (down to 6m, up to 30min), much improved 200MP 23mm OIS main + 200MP 75mm OIS periscope telephoto + 50MP 17mm ultrawide (all PDAF) setup, 50MP 21mm PDAF selfie, feature rich HyperOS with 6 years of updates, Android's native support for desktop replacement feature, fast USB-C 3.2 with OTG and Display Port, 3 speaker sound
CONs
big and heavy, sub-1300nits screens, no memory expansion, Xiaomi AI feature integration is behind Samsung, Pixel, Honor and Motorola phones, unlike Apple and Samsung phones Xiaomi is not universally available
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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