Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
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| Feature |  Xiaomi 15 Ultra |  Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 142,000 | KSh 200,000.00 |
| Display | 6.73 inches, 108.9 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO AMOLED | 6.85 inches: LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits (HBM), 4400 nits (peak) |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2 nm) |
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB,1TB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/1.8, 70mm (telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom; 200 MP, f/2.6, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 4.3x optical zoom; 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, dual pixel PDAF; TOF 3D, (depth) | 50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.7, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF |
| Battery | Si/C Li-Ion 5410 mAh (Global); Si/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh (China) | Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh (China) 6,800mAh (Global) |
| Charging | 90W wired, PD3.0, QC3+; 80W wireless; 10W reverse wireless | 90W wired 40W wireless Reverse wireless Reverse wired |
| Weight | 226 g or 229 g (7.97 oz) | 225 g or 229 g (7.94 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 4 major OS updates, HyperOS 3 | Android 17, up to 5 major OS updates, OriginOS 7 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
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General
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | vivo |
| Model | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | X500 Pro Max |
| Announced | 2025, February 27 | 2026, September 21 |
Design
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 161.3 x 75.3 x 9.4 mm (6.35 x 2.96 x 0.37 in) | 163.3 x 76.8 x 8.1 mm (6.43 x 3.02 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 226 g or 229 g (7.97 oz) | 225 g or 229 g (7.94 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
Display
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.73 inches, 108.9 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio); LTPO AMOLED | 6.85 inches: LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits (HBM), 4400 nits (peak) |
| Screen resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~522 ppi density) | 1440 x 3168 pixels (~507 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Xiaomi Shield Glass 2.0, Mohs level 6 | Armor Glass, Mohs level 4 |
| Display features | 68B colors, 120Hz, 1920Hz PWM, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, 3200 nits (peak) | Ultra HDR image support |
Performance
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm SM8750-AB Snapdragon 8 Elite (3 nm) | Mediatek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.55 GHz & 3x4.35 GHz & 3x3.1 GHz) |
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G2-Ultra-NX |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 12GB, 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB,1TB |
| Storage technology | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Expandable storage | No | No |
Cameras
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.6, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/1.8, 70mm (telephoto), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF (10cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom; 200 MP, f/2.6, 100mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 4.3x optical zoom; 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, dual pixel PDAF; TOF 3D, (depth) | 50 MP, f/1.6, 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, PDAF, OIS 200 MP, f/2.7, 85mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom 50 MP, f/2.0, 15mm, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, AF |
| Front camera | 32 MP, f/2.0, 21mm (wide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm | 50 MP, f/2.0, 20mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF |
| Rear camera features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 67mm filter ring holder (optional) | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, 3D LUT import |
| Rear camera video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p) | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120/240fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 17 EV TrueDynamic Log, Dolby Vision HDR, 4K@120fps 10-bit Log, 10-bit 422 APV |
| Front camera features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Front camera video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | Si/C Li-Ion 5410 mAh (Global); Si/C Li-Ion 6000 mAh (China) | Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh (China) 6,800mAh (Global) |
| Charging | 90W wired, PD3.0, QC3+; 80W wireless; 10W reverse wireless | 90W wired 40W wireless Reverse wireless Reverse wired |
Software
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 4 major OS updates, HyperOS 3 | Android 17, up to 5 major OS updates, OriginOS 7 |
Network
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - International · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - China |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5 | 5.4/6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) | — | No |
| Satellite features | Two-way satellite communication (China model only) | Satellite connectivity support (1TB 12GB RAM only; for China) |
Durability
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Features
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Colors | Black, White, Silver Chrome, Green | Black, Gray, White, Orange |
Audio
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Vivo X500 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers; 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio; Qualcomm XPAN (24-bit/96kHz audio) | Yes, with stereo speakers 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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