vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G vs vivo X500 Pro Max: Which One Should You Buy?
vivo X500 Pro Max edges ahead with a BeastScore of 89.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G
vivo X500 Pro Max
vivo X500 Pro Max wins 1 of 3 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsTie9898
- CameraNot enough data
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieNot enough data
- Batteryfrom specsTie100100
- Displayfrom specsvivo X500 Pro Max85100
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery8,000 mAh vs 7,400 mAh
- vivo X500 Pro Max has a smoother screen144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G has more RAM24 GB vs 16 GB
- vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G has the faster chipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄vivo X500 Pro Max wins — BeastScore 89.0/100
The vivo X500 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 7,400 mAh) and smoother screen (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). The vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G is worth a look if you prefer its more RAM (24 GB vs 16 GB).
More RAM: 24 GB vs 16 GB
Larger battery: 8,000 mAh vs 7,400 mAh · Smoother display: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
Common questions
Which is better: vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G or vivo X500 Pro Max?
The vivo X500 Pro Max is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (8,000 mAh vs 7,400 mAh) and smoother screen (144 Hz vs 120 Hz). The vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G is worth a look if you prefer its more RAM (24 GB vs 16 GB). BeastScore: vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G 89.3/100, vivo X500 Pro Max 89.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G and vivo X500 Pro Max?
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra 5G has a 6.85-inch display and 7400 mAh battery. vivo X500 Pro Max has a 6.85-inch display and 8000 mAh battery.
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