Realme 1 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme 1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 25/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3410); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 314,537); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 1 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 1
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme 1 better?
- Overall rating 25/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3410 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 1 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 67 points higher (92/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (85/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 1 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P60 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 314537 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 341 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 779 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3410 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×75.2×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 155 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 1
- Main: 13MP f/2.2
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 1
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 1
- 3410 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 1 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme 1 by 93.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (100/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (94/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (85/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 1 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 1 by 67 points (92/100 vs 25/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 1 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme 1 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 1 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 1 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Realme 1 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.