Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 7,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27W | 100W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.83 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 199 g | — |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2026 |
Summary: Vivo X500 Pro is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, main camera.
Display
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro |
|---|
| Type | LTPO OLED, HDR, 1-120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits (peak) | LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.83 inches |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2856 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~495 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | Scratch/drop-resistant glass (expected) |
Platform
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 (7 major OS updates) | — |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro (2nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (1x 4.55 GHz, 3x 4.35 GHz, 3x 3.10 GHz) |
| GPU | Google custom GPU | Mali G2 Ultra NX |
Memory
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro |
|---|
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB |
| Card slot | — | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro |
|---|
| Triple | 50 MP, f/1.68, 82˚ FoV (wide), OIS; 48 MP, f/1.7, 123˚ FoV (ultrawide), Macro Focus, OIS; 48 MP, f/2.8, 22˚ FoV (telephoto), 5x optical zoom, 30x Super Res Zoom | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Camera features (Night Sight Video, Video Boost, etc.) | Zeiss optics, CIPA 7.0 stabilization, enhanced telephoto autofocus, subject tracking, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30FPS, 4K@24/30/60FPS, 1080p@24/30/60FPS | 4K@120fps, 4K@60fps HDR, 10-bit Log support |
| Modules | — | Triple: 64 MP (periscope telephoto, 85mm, Zeiss APO, OIS) + 50 MP (wide) + 50 MP (ultrawide) |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 42 MP, f/2.2, 103˚ FoV (ultrawide), autofocus | — |
| Video | 4K@30/60FPS | Not officially announced |
| Modules | — | 50 MP (wide) |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 7500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 27W wired, Wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging | 100W wired, 40W wireless, reverse wireless (expected) |
Body
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches) | Not officially announced |
| Weight | 199 g (7.0 oz) | Not officially announced |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | Not officially announced |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Scratch resistant, Shatter resistant | — |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 dust/water resistant (expected) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Not officially announced |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | — |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.1, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | 2024, August 13 | September 21, 2026 (Expected) |
| Status | Released 2024, September 4 | Upcoming |
| OS | — | Android 16, OriginOS 7 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 9 Pro or Vivo X500 Pro?
Vivo X500 Pro — 4,700 mAh for the Google Pixel 9 Pro versus 7,500 mAh for the Vivo X500 Pro.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 9 Pro or Vivo X500 Pro?
Vivo X500 Pro — Sep 2024 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Sep 2026 for the Vivo X500 Pro.
Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 9 Pro 9/10 and the Vivo X500 Pro 9/10.
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