Realme 15T vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Realme 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $250 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 50/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15T has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 581,041); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15T doesn't; the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 210g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 15T
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Realme 15T better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6510 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $970
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 210g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 15T vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 40 points higher (90/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Realme 15T — 50/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 15T (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 15T (81/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 15T | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 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, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.2×7.8 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Realme 15T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 15T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 15T
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 15T and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Realme 15T by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $720. Realme 15T was $720 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 15T (94/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 15T (81/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 15T or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 15T by 40 points (90/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 15T and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Realme 15T has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15T or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 15T or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15T 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.