Google Pixel 9 Pro vs Vivo X500
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the Vivo X500, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Battery | 4,700 mAh | 7,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27W | 90W |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.59 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 199 g | — |
| Released | Sep 2024 | Sep 2026 |
Summary: Vivo X500 is ahead on battery, wired charging, screen size, main camera.
Display
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | LTPO OLED, HDR, 1-120Hz refresh rate, 3000 nits (peak) | OLED/AMOLED, HDR10+ |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.59 inches (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1280 x 2856 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~495 ppi density) | 1220 x 2712 pixels (1.5K resolution) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | — |
| Refresh Rate | — | 144Hz |
| Features | — | Bezel-less with punch-hole display |
Platform
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 17 (7 major OS updates) | Android 16 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M (3nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 & 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520) | Octa-core (configuration to be confirmed) |
| GPU | Google custom GPU | Mali G2 Ultra NX |
Memory
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB LPDDR6 |
| Internal Storage | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Storage | — | 256GB, 512GB UFS 5 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 50 MP, f/1.6, (wide), 1/1.28", OIS (Sony LYT-828, Zeiss gimbal stabilization); 50 MP, f/2.2, 119˚ (ultrawide); 64 MP, f/2.5, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 3.5x optical zoom, OIS (Sony LYT-610) |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Camera features (Night Sight Video, Video Boost, etc.) | Zeiss optics, LED flash, panorama, HDR, 4K@120fps video recording, 4K@120fps slow-motion (telephoto) |
| Video | 8K@30FPS, 4K@24/30/60FPS, 1080p@24/30/60FPS | 4K@120fps |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 42 MP, f/2.2, 103˚ FoV (ultrawide), autofocus | 50 MP, f/2.0, (wide) |
| Video | 4K@30/60FPS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
Battery
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4700 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 7500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 27W wired, Wireless charging, Reverse wireless charging | 90W wired, 40W wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 152.8 x 72 x 8.5 mm (6.0 x 2.8 x 0.3 inches) | To be confirmed |
| Weight | 199 g (7.0 oz) | To be confirmed |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back, aluminum frame | Premium glass back, ultra-slim bezels |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and/or eSIM | — |
| Durability | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min), Scratch resistant, Shatter resistant | — |
| Protection | — | IP69 dust/water resistant |
| Design | — | Redesigned horizontal camera island |
Comms
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Google Pixel 9 Pro | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2024, August 13 | September 21, 2026 (Expected) |
| Status | Released 2024, September 4 | Upcoming |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 9 Pro or Vivo X500?
Vivo X500 — 4,700 mAh for the Google Pixel 9 Pro versus 7,500 mAh for the Vivo X500.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 9 Pro or Vivo X500?
Vivo X500 — Sep 2024 for the Google Pixel 9 Pro versus Sep 2026 for the Vivo X500.
Is the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the Vivo X500 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 9 Pro 9/10 and the Vivo X500 9/10.