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12 GB / 256 GB / China · Launched September 2026
Overview
NeoScore
9.1
#15 of 6296
- Design & display
- 8.8
- Performance & hardware
- 9.6
- Camera
- 9.0
- Connectivity
- 8.5
- Battery & charging
- 9.6
Strengths
- The 144 Hz, 508 ppi display has a pixel density among the best of its time.
- Its AnTuTu score of 4,460,000 is among the highest of its time.
- The 1/1.28″ sensor is among the largest of its time, and optical zoom reaches 3.7x.
Weak points
- At 225 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
- Display
- 6.85″AMOLED1,440 × 3,168 px144 Hz
- Design
- 225 g76.8 mm163.3 mm8.1 mm
- Performance
- MediaTek Dimensity 9600 ProOcta-Core16 GB RAM256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB
- AnTuTu
- 4,460,000Better than 100% of phones
- Battery
- 8,000 mAh90 W
- Cameras
- 50 Mpx · f/1.57200 Mpx · f/2.6550 Mpx · f/2selfie 50 Mpx
- Software
- Android 17
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vivo X500 Pro Max 12 GB / 256 GB / China technical sheet
The vivo X500 Pro Max suits buyers looking for a high-end phone with a standout display, camera hardware, and charging options. Its clearest drawback is its 225 g weight, heavier than most phones of its time. It also has no Google Services, a notable limitation for anyone who relies on Google apps.
The 6.85-inch AMOLED display pairs a 144 Hz refresh rate with 508 ppi, a pixel density among the best of its time, and reaches 4,400 nits peak brightness. The MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro posts 4,460,000 in AnTuTu, among the highest results of its time. The main camera uses a 1/1.28″ sensor, one of the largest of the period, while the telephoto camera provides 3.7x optical zoom. Video recording reaches 8K at 30 fps.
An 8,000 mAh battery supports 90 W wired and 40 W wireless charging; both charging figures are higher than those of most phones of its time. Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.2 also feature, and its connectivity ranks among the best of the period. This configuration has 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage; the vivo X500 Pro Max is sold from 12 GB / 256 GB up to 16 GB / 1 TB. With a NeoScore of 9.1, it is a particularly well-rounded choice for buyers who prioritize the screen, cameras, and battery and can accept a heavy phone without Google Services.
Highlights
- 1The 144 Hz, 508 ppi display has a pixel density among the best of its time.
- 2Its AnTuTu score of 4,460,000 is among the highest of its time.
- 3The 1/1.28″ sensor is among the largest of its time, and optical zoom reaches 3.7x.
- 4The 8,000 mAh battery supports 90 W wired and 40 W wireless charging, both higher than most phones of its time.
- 5Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.2 put its connectivity among the best of its time.
Things to consider
- 1At 225 g, it is heavier than most phones of its time.
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Technical specifications
Performance
- Processor Model
- MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
- Processor Process Size
- 2 nm
- Graphics GPU
- Mali-G2 Ultra NX MP12
- Storage Type
- UFS 4.1
- Maximum CPU Clock
- 5 GHz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- AnTuTu Score
- 4,460,000
- CPU Description
- 2× ARM C2 Ultra at 4.55 GHz + 3× C2 Pro at 4.35 GHz + 3× C2 Pro at 3.10 GHz
- Processor Type
- Octa-Core
- 64-Bit Processor
- Yes
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- Expandable Storage
- No
Design
- Body Colors
- Black, White, Grey, Orange
- Body Thickness
- 8.1 mm
- Body Width
- 76.8 mm
- Body Height
- 163.3 mm
- Weight
- 225 g
- Usable Surface
- 90 %
- Body Materials
- Aluminium Alloy, Glass
- Resistance Features
- IP68, IP69
- Waterproof Depth
- 1.5 m
- Foldable
- No
- Rugged Build
- No
Battery
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- Battery Type
- Li-Polymer
- Fast Charge Power
- 90 W
- Battery Features
- Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Wireless Charging, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- Wireless charging power
- 40 W
Display
- Display Aspect Ratio
- 20:9
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,400 nits
- Display Diagonal
- 6.85″
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,440 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 3,168 px
- Display Pixel Density
- 508 ppi
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- Display Contrast Ratio
- 8,000,000 :1
- Display Features
- Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Variable Refresh Rate, 2600Hz PWM, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Dolby Vision, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Gorilla Glass, HDR10
- Integrated Projector
- No
Sensors
- Fingerprint Sensor Placement
- Under Display
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Software
- Operating System
- Android 17
- OS Family
- Android
- OS Version
- 17
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- Google Services
- No
Connectivity
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- Cellular Bands
- 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 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 n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
- Wi-Fi Features
- Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.2
- Bluetooth Profiles
- A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC
- Navigation Systems
- GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC
- Connectivity Features
- Computer Sync, DLNA, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Satellite Connectivity, USB 3.2 Gen 1
- USB Version
- USB 3.2 Gen 1
- Max. download speed
- 7,400 Mbps
- Max. upload speed
- 12,000 Mbps
Audio
- Microphone Count
- 2
- Audio Features
- Dolby Atmos, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX, LDAC, SBC, AAC
Automated technical index
NeoScore
NeoScore is an automated technical index based on verified specifications. It does not represent hands-on testing unless NeoTeo publishes a separate review.
9.08
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Selected variant
12 GB / 256 GB / China
Design & display
8.8
- Display Technology AMOLED
- 8.7
- Display Refresh Rate 144 Hz
- 9.5
- Display Pixel Density 508 ppi
- 10.0
- Peak Display Brightness 4,400 nits
- 10.0
- Display Features Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, Variable Refresh Rate, 2600Hz PWM, Always-On Display, HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Dolby Vision, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Gorilla Glass, HDR10
- 9.5
- Weight 225 g
- 3.7
- Resistance Features IP68, IP69
- 10.0
- Usable Surface 90 %
- 9.4
- Body Thickness 8.1 mm
- 7.8
Performance & hardware
9.6
- AnTuTu Score 4,460,000
- 10.0
- RAM Capacity 16 GB
- 9.0
- Storage Type UFS 4.1
- 10.0
- Processor Process Size 2 nm
- 10.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity 1 TB
- 7.5
- Maximum CPU Clock 5 GHz
- 10.0
- RAM Type LPDDR5X
- 10.0
Camera
9.0
- Sensor Size 1/1.28″
- 8.6
- Aperture f/1.57
- 9.2
- Optical Image Stabilization Yes
- 10.0
- Resolution 50 Mpx
- 8.0
- Optical Zoom 3.7 x
- 7.7
- Camera Features Flicker Sensor, Noise Reduction, 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, NPU AI Engine, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Dolby Vision Recording, HDR10 Recording, Laser Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse
- 10.0
Connectivity
8.5
- Connectivity Features Computer Sync, DLNA, Infrared, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Satellite Connectivity, USB 3.2 Gen 1
- 5.0
- Cellular Bands 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 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 n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78
- 10.0
- Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6/7
- 10.0
- Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 6.2
- 10.0
- Navigation Systems GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS, Galileo, NavIC
- 10.0
- SIM Configurations Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- 7.5
Battery & charging
9.6
- Battery Capacity 8,000 mAh
- 10.0
- Fast Charge Power 90 W
- 8.8
- Wireless charging power 40 W
- 8.5
- Battery Features Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Wireless Charging, Charger Included, Rechargeable
- 10.0
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- Design & display
- 8.84
- Performance & hardware
- 9.57
- Camera
- 8.98
- Connectivity
- 8.5
- Battery & charging
- 9.58
- NeoScore rank
- #15 / 6296
X500 Pro Max
Camera system
Every physical camera module is shown separately, with its sensor, lens and capture capabilities.
Rear main camera
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony LYT-910
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.28″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
Sensor
- Sensor Features
- Back-Illuminated Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Sony LYT-910
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- CMOS BSI
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.28″
- Pixel Size
- 1 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Video
- Video Recording
- 8K at 30 fps
- Slow Motion Video
- Yes
Lens
- Aperture
- f/1.57
- Optical Image Stabilization
- Yes
Flash
- Flash Type
- LED
- Flash LED Count
- 1 LED
Features
- Camera Features
- Flicker Sensor, Noise Reduction, 4K Video, 8K Video, Digital Zoom, Optical Zoom, Triple Camera, Digital Image Stabilization, Optical Stabilization, Ultra Stable Video, Autofocus, Touch Focus, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Focus, Phase-Detection Autofocus, NPU AI Engine, Continuous Shooting, Geotagging, Panorama, HDR, Face Detection, White Balance Settings, ISO Settings, Exposure Compensation, Scene Mode, Self-Timer, Night Mode, Burst Mode, Dolby Vision Recording, HDR10 Recording, Laser Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual Shutter Speed, Manual White Balance, RAW Capture, Time-Lapse
Rear telephoto camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung ISOCELL HP9
- Resolution
- 200 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.4″
- Pixel Size
- 0.56 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung ISOCELL HP9
- Resolution
- 200 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/1.4″
- Pixel Size
- 0.56 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Lens
- Optical Zoom
- 3.7 x
- Aperture
- f/2.65
Rear ultrawide camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KJN5
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.76″
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KJN5
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.76″
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Lens
- Aperture
- f/2
Front camera
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KJN1
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.76″
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
Sensor
- Sensor Model
- Samsung S5KJN1
- Resolution
- 50 Mpx
- Sensor Type
- ISOCELL
- Sensor Size
- 1/2.76″
- Pixel Size
- 0.64 µm
- Pixel Binning
- 4 :1
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- Memory
- 12 GB
- Markets
- China
- Storage
- 256 GB
- Market codes
- China
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