Category Breakdown
Camera
≈ Tie
Main sensor resolution
≈ TieBattery
X500 Pro Max
Battery capacity (8,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
iQOO 15
Wired charging speed (100W)
WinsPerformance
iQOO 15
AnTuTu benchmark (2,973,303 pts)
WinsDisplay
≈ Tie
Screen size
≈ TieWeight
iQOO 15
Total weight (215g)
WinsValue
iQOO 15
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | iQOO 15 | X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.85" | 6.85" | |
| 1,440 × 3,168 | 1,440 × 3,168 | |
| LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED | |
| 144Hz | 144Hz | |
| 6,000 nits | 4,400 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| 3x | 3.5x | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), Satellite connectivity support (1TB 12GB RAM only; for China), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| 2,973,303 | — | |
| 10,466 | — | |
| 7,229 | — | |
| 16 GB | 16 GB | |
| 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 7,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh | |
| 100W | 90W | |
| 40W | 40W | |
Build | ||
| 215g | 225g | |
| 8.1mm | 8.1mm | |
| Glass front, aluminum frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back or glass back | Glass front aluminum frame glass back or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | |
| — | IP68 | |
| Flagship | Ultra Flagship | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
vivo X500 Pro Max
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
vivo iQOO 15
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
vivo X500 Pro Max
Highest resolution main camera.