Realme 15 Lite vs Vivo X500
The Realme 15 Lite (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $185 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 53/100 (a 36-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 879,714); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15 Lite doesn't; the Realme 15 Lite is noticeably lighter (185g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 15 Lite
Vivo X500
What makes Realme 15 Lite better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $820
- Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 879714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1001
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2918
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- 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 15 Lite vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 36 points higher (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). 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 15 Lite — 70/100, 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 15 Lite (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 15 Lite | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×74.7×7.6 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $185 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme 15 Lite
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 15 Lite
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 15 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 15 Lite and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme 15 Lite by 77.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $635. Realme 15 Lite was $635 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme 15 Lite (84/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Lite notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (72/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 15 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Lite by 36 points (89/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 15 Lite and the Vivo X500?
The Realme 15 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 15 Lite or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15 Lite 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.