Realme 1 vs Vivo X500 Pro

The Realme 1 (2018) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 25/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 3410); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 314,537); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 1 doesn't; the Realme 1 is noticeably lighter (155g vs 192g).

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 1 by 65 points (90/100 vs 25/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme 1

Performance 20
Display 58
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 85
Value for money —

Vivo X500 Pro

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 81
Portability 63
Value for money 92

What makes Realme 1 better?

  • Lighter: 155g vs 192g

  • Better portability (85/100 vs 63/100)

What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 314537
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 6510 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 (81/100 vs 15/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 58/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 1 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 65 points higher (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (100/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 1 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (85/100 vs 63/100).

Vivo X500 Pro: The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme 1 Vivo X500 Pro
Processor MediaTek Helio P60 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 314537 5016623
Geekbench Single 341 4188
Geekbench Multi 779 13145
Display 6.0" IPS LCD 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2160 1216x2660
Refresh rate — 144 Hz
Battery 3410 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging — 90W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 13 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 3GB / 4GB / 6GB 12GB
Storage 32GB / 64GB / 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 8.1 (Oreo); ColorOS 5.2 Android 17
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 156.5×75.2×7.8 mm 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm
Weight 155 g 192 g
Launch price — $970

Camera comparison

Realme 1

  • Main: 13MP f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Vivo X500 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Realme 1

  • 6.0" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2160
  • Refresh rate: —
58
display

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2660
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Realme 1

  • 3410 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery

Vivo X500 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme 1 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 1 MediaTek Helio P60
25/100
314537 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
90/100 +93.7%
5016623 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro leads Realme 1 by 93.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme 1

Price unknown

Vivo X500 Pro

$970

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (100/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (94/100 vs 58/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 1 (81/100 vs 15/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 1 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 Pro (85/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme 1 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 1 by 65 points (90/100 vs 25/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 1 and the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Realme 1 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 1 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 1 or the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Realme 1 over the Vivo X500 Pro?

The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.