Realme 14 vs Vivo X500
The Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $229 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 54/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 975,254); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't; the Realme 14 is noticeably lighter (189g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 14
Vivo X500
What makes Realme 14 better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $820
- Better portability (66/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 3148
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 14 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 35 points higher (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Realme 14 — 62/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (96/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme 14 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme 14 (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (66/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 14 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 14 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme 14 by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $591. Realme 14 was $591 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (96/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme 14 (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme 14 (84/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (66/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 14 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 14 by 35 points (89/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 14 and the Vivo X500?
The Realme 14 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 14 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 14 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Realme 14 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.