Realme 15x vs Vivo X500
The Realme 15x (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $250 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 7000); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 528,398); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15x doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 15x
Vivo X500
What makes Realme 15x better?
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $820
- Overall rating 51/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1980
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 60W
- Lighter: 211g vs 212g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 75/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 15x vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Realme 15x — 52/100, 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 15x (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme 15x (94/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Realme 15x are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 15x | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 528398 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×77.9×8.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme 15x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 15x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 15x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless charging: no data
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 15x and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme 15x by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Realme 15x was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme 15x (94/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (84/100 vs 75/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Realme 15x are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 15x or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 15x by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 15x and the Vivo X500?
The Realme 15x has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15x or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 15x or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15x over the Vivo X500?
The Realme 15x is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.