Side-by-side technical data
vivo X500 Pro Max 5G vs vivo iQOO 16 5G
Comparison between vivo X500 Pro Max 5G and vivo iQOO 16 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X500 Pro Max 5G | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Camera | 8.5 | 8.7 |
| Connectivity | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Battery & charging | 9.6 | 8.7 |
Which one is for you?
vivo X500 Pro Max 5G, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against AMOLED
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
vivo iQOO 16 5G, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,400 mAh
- against 8,000 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 165 Hz
- against 144 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 10,000 nits
- against 4,400 nits
- Fast Charge Power
- 100 W
- against 90 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X500 Pro Max 5G | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 |
| Processor Process Size | 2 nm | 2 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G2 Ultra NX MC16 | Qualcomm Adreno 850 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.55 GHz | 5.01 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1,000 GB | 1,000 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | 5,574,521 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 4,301 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 12,490 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (2x4.55 GHz & 3x4.35 GHz & 3x3.1 GHz) | Octa-core: 2×5.01 GHz Prime, 3×4.03 GHz Performance, and 3×3.74 GHz Performance cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
Design
| Specification | X500 Pro Max 5G | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, White, Orange | Blue, Silver, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 163.8 mm |
| Weight | 229 g Best value | 229.8 g |
| Usable Surface | 91.3 % Best value | 90.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 | IP68, IP69 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | X500 Pro Max 5G | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 8,000 mAh | 8,400 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 90 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 72 h 5 min | — |
| Wireless charging power | 40 W | 40 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
Display
| Specification | X500 Pro Max 5G | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED Best value | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 4,400 nits | 10,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.85″ | 6.85″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,168 px | 3,168 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 507 ppi | 508 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 500 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Ultra HDR, Armor Glass, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, Dolby Vision | Hole-Punch Notch, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, 3300Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, HDR |
| Display colors | 1B colors | 1B colors |
Sensors
| Specification | X500 Pro Max 5G | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | X500 Pro Max 5G | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor |
Software
| Specification | X500 Pro Max 5G | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 17 | Android 17 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 17 | 17 |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | X500 Pro Max 5G | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n34, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n39, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89, 5G NR n91, 5G NR n92, 5G NR n93, 5G NR n94 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | — | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Satellite Connectivity, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, DLNA, Tethering, VoLTE, VoNR, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
Audio
| Specification | X500 Pro Max 5G | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | X500 Pro Max 5G | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | V2610, V2602A | — |
Features
| Specification | X500 Pro Max 5G | iQOO 16 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Ultra HDR | — |
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