Realme 15 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Realme 15 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300+, 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 62/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 879,714).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15 by 30 points (92/100 vs 62/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme 15

Performance 55
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 80
Portability 74
Value for money 74

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Realme 15 better?


  • Overall rating 62/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 879714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1001
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2918
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 15 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 30 points higher (92/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

Realme 15: The Realme 15 is a better fit for those who care about battery life.
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.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme 15 Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7300+ MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 879714 4838033
Geekbench Single 1001 4188
Geekbench Multi 2918 13145
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2392x1080 1260x2800
Refresh rate 144 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 80W 100W
Wireless charging — 40W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16
NFC — yes
Protection — IP68
Weight 185 g —
Launch price $249 —

Camera comparison

Realme 15

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 50MP
44
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Realme 15

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2392x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Realme 15

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless charging: no data
80
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme 15 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 15 MediaTek Dimensity 7300+
62/100
879714 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +81.8%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme 15 by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme 15

$249

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (100/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15 (87/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme 15 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 15 by 30 points (92/100 vs 62/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 15 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Realme 15 has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 15 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 15 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Realme 15 over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Realme 15 is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.