Realme 10 5G vs Vivo X500
The Realme 10 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 515,647); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 10 5G doesn't; the Realme 10 5G is noticeably lighter (191g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 10 5G
Vivo X500
What makes Realme 10 5G better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 211g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 10 5G vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (96/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 10 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 10 5G | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 515647 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 690 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1736 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2408 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.1×8.1 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme 10 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 10 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 10 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 10 5G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme 10 5G by 86.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 10 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (96/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G (84/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 10 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 10 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 10 5G by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 10 5G and the Vivo X500?
The Realme 10 5G has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 10 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 10 5G or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme 10 5G over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.