Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

Verdict

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is not clearly ahead in any section, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads in battery and performance; they are even on camera, display, design & durability and connectivity & features.

The biggest difference is battery: 80 vs 99 points.

Pixel 11 Pro XL leads in 6 fields
X500 Pro Max leads in 12 fields
24 ties

42 scored fields compared

Score by section

Section scores	Pixel 11 Pro XL	X500 Pro Max
Overall
Performance	90	100
Camera	97	95
Battery	80	99
Display	98	100
Design & durability	82	83
Connectivity & features	84	82

Full specifications

Only differences

Performance

Chipset performance index: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 86/100; X500 Pro Max: 100/100(Better)
Chipset: Pixel 11 Pro XL: Google Tensor G6; X500 Pro Max: Dimensity 9600 Pro
RAM (max): Pixel 11 Pro XL: 16 GB; X500 Pro Max: 16 GB
Storage (max): Pixel 11 Pro XL: 1 TB; X500 Pro Max: 1 TB
Process node: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 3 nm; X500 Pro Max: 2 nm

Camera

Main camera resolution: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 50 MP; X500 Pro Max: 200 MP(Better)
Main sensor size: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 1/1.3″; X500 Pro Max: 1/1.28″(Better)
Optical stabilization (OIS): Pixel 11 Pro XL: Yes; X500 Pro Max: Yes
Ultra-wide camera: Pixel 11 Pro XL: Yes; X500 Pro Max: Yes
Telephoto camera: Pixel 11 Pro XL: Yes; X500 Pro Max: Yes
Periscope lens: Pixel 11 Pro XL: Yes; X500 Pro Max: Yes
Optical zoom: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 5×(Better); X500 Pro Max: 3.5×
Video recording: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 8K; X500 Pro Max: 8K
Front camera: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 42 MP; X500 Pro Max: 50 MP
Front camera 4K video: Pixel 11 Pro XL: Yes; X500 Pro Max: Yes

Battery

Battery capacity: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 5115 mAh; X500 Pro Max: 6750 mAh(Better)
Battery endurance (EU label): Pixel 11 Pro XL: 50:10 h; X500 Pro Max: 72:05 h(Better)
EU label cycles: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 1000; X500 Pro Max: 1200
Wired charging: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 45 W; X500 Pro Max: 90 W(Better)
Wireless charging: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 25 W; X500 Pro Max: 40 W(Better)
Reverse charging: Pixel 11 Pro XL: Yes; X500 Pro Max: Yes
Reverse charging type: Pixel 11 Pro XL: Wired; X500 Pro Max: Wired & wireless

Display

Screen size: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 6.8″; X500 Pro Max: 6.85″
Panel type: Pixel 11 Pro XL: LTPO OLED; X500 Pro Max: LTPO OLED
Refresh rate: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 120 Hz; X500 Pro Max: 144 Hz(Better)
Pixel density: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 486 ppi; X500 Pro Max: 507 ppi
Peak brightness: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 3600 nits; X500 Pro Max: 4400 nits
Resolution: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 1344x2992; X500 Pro Max: 1440x3168
Screen protection: Pixel 11 Pro XL: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2; X500 Pro Max: Armor Glass

Design & durability

Weight: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 226 g; X500 Pro Max: 225 g(Better)
Thickness: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 8.5 mm; X500 Pro Max: 8.1 mm(Better)
Dust & water resistance: Pixel 11 Pro XL: IP68; X500 Pro Max: IP68 + IP69(Better)
Back material: Pixel 11 Pro XL: Glass(Better); X500 Pro Max: Fiber
Frame material: Pixel 11 Pro XL: Aluminum; X500 Pro Max: Aluminum
EU repairability class: Pixel 11 Pro XL: B(Better); X500 Pro Max: C
EU drop resistance class: Pixel 11 Pro XL: A(Better); X500 Pro Max: B
EU energy class: Pixel 11 Pro XL: B; X500 Pro Max: A

Connectivity & features

5G: Pixel 11 Pro XL: Yes; X500 Pro Max: Yes
Wi-Fi: Pixel 11 Pro XL: Wi-Fi 7; X500 Pro Max: Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 6.0(Better); X500 Pro Max: 5.4
USB speed: Pixel 11 Pro XL: USB 3.x; X500 Pro Max: USB 3.x
USB port: Pixel 11 Pro XL: USB-C 3.2; X500 Pro Max: USB-C 3.2
DisplayPort output: Pixel 11 Pro XL: No; X500 Pro Max: No
NFC: Pixel 11 Pro XL: Yes; X500 Pro Max: Yes
eSIM: Pixel 11 Pro XL: Yes; X500 Pro Max: Yes
Ultra-wideband (UWB): Pixel 11 Pro XL: Yes(Better); X500 Pro Max: No
Satellite connectivity: Pixel 11 Pro XL: Yes; X500 Pro Max: Yes
Stereo speakers: Pixel 11 Pro XL: Yes; X500 Pro Max: Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack: Pixel 11 Pro XL: No; X500 Pro Max: No
Fingerprint reader: Pixel 11 Pro XL: Under display (ultrasonic); X500 Pro Max: Under display (ultrasonic)
3D face unlock: Pixel 11 Pro XL: No; X500 Pro Max: No
Infrared blaster: Pixel 11 Pro XL: No; X500 Pro Max: Yes(Better)
FM radio: Pixel 11 Pro XL: No; X500 Pro Max: No
microSD slot: Pixel 11 Pro XL: No; X500 Pro Max: No
Card slot: Pixel 11 Pro XL: No; X500 Pro Max: No

General

Operating system: Pixel 11 Pro XL: Android 17; X500 Pro Max: Android 17
OS updates (major versions): Pixel 11 Pro XL: 7; X500 Pro Max: 5
Launch price: Pixel 11 Pro XL: $ 1,233.95; X500 Pro Max: € 1,599.00
Year: Pixel 11 Pro XL: 2026; X500 Pro Max: 2026

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Original text from the source spec sheet, for reference.

—	Pixel 11 Pro XL	X500 Pro Max
Network
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71, 75 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66, 71 - International 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48, 66 - China
5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - China
Speed	HSPA, LTE, 5G	HSPA, LTE, 5G
Launch
Announced	2026, August 12	2026, September 21
Status	Available. Released 2026, August 20	Available. Released 2026, September 24
Body
Dimensions	162.7 x 76.5 x 8.5 mm (6.41 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)	163.3 x 76.8 x 8.1 mm (6.43 x 3.02 x 0.32 in)
Weight	226 g (7.97 oz)	225 g or 229 g (7.94 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), aluminum frame	Glass front (Armor Glass), aluminum frame, glass back or glass-fiber reinforced plastic back
SIM	· Nano-SIM + eSIM · eSIM + eSIM (8 or more, max 2 at a time; USA) IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)	· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - International · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - China IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min)
Display
Type	LTPO OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2400 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak)	LTPO AMOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits (HBM), 4400 nits (peak)
Size	6.8 inches, 109.7 cm2 (~88.1% screen-to-body ratio)	6.85 inches, 114.5 cm2 (~91.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1344 x 2992 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~486 ppi density)	1440 x 3168 pixels (~507 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2	Armor Glass Ultra HDR image support
Platform
OS	Android 17, up to 7 major OS updates	Android 17, up to 5 major OS updates, OriginOS 7
Chipset	Google Tensor G6 (3 nm)	Mediatek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2 nm)
CPU	7-core (1x4.1 GHz ARM C1-Ultra & 4x3.4 GHz ARM C1-Pro & 2x2.65 GHz ARM C1-Pro)	Octa-core (2x4.55 GHz & 3x4.35 GHz & 3x3.1 GHz)
GPU	IMG CXTP-48-1536	Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX
Memory
Card slot	No	No
Internal	256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS 4.x	256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM UFS 4.1
Main Camera
Triple	50 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/2.8, 105mm (periscope telephoto), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP, f/1.7, 12mm, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.51", 0.7µm, multi-directional PDAF	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
Features	Multi-zone Laser AF, LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra-HDR, panorama, Best Take, Zoom Enhance	Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Zeiss optics, Zeiss T* lens coating, LED flash, panorama, HDR, 3D LUT import
Video	8K@24/30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR	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
Selfie camera
Single	42 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 103˚ (ultrawide), 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF	50 MP, f/2.0, 20mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
Features	HDR, panorama	HDR
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Sound
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack	No	No 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res audio
Comms
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7, dual-band or tri-band
Bluetooth	6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD	5.4/6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
Positioning	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC	GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a+B2b), GALILEO (E1+E5a+E5b), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5)
NFC	Yes	Yes
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.2	USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
Infrared port	–	Yes
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer Ultra Wideband (UWB) support Satellite SOS service	Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass Satellite connectivity support (1TB 12GB RAM only; for China)
Battery
Type	Li-Ion 5115 mAh	· Si/C Li-Ion 6750 mAh (EU) · Si/C Li-Ion 7800 mAh (Global) · Si/C Li-Ion 8000 mAh (China)
Charging	45W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 75% in 30 min 25W wireless (magnetic), Qi2.2 Reverse wired Bypass charging	90W wired 40W wireless Reverse wireless Reverse wired
Misc
Colors	Canyon, Olive, Fog, Obsidian	Black, Gray, White, Orange
Models	G4HCD, GBC0H	V2610, V2602A
Price	$ 1,233.95 / € 1,002.35 / £ 949.05 / ₹ 126,999	€ 1,599.00
EU LABEL
Energy	Class B	Class A
Battery	50:10h endurance, 1000 cycles	72:05h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fall	Class A (270 falls)	Class B (180 falls)
Repairability	Class B	Class C