Realme 16 Pro+ vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Realme 16 Pro+ (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $330 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 68/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16 Pro+ has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6510); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,392,392).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 16 Pro+
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Realme 16 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6510 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $330 vs $970
- Overall rating 68/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1392392
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1270
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 4106
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 66/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 60/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 16 Pro+ vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 22 points higher (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Realme 16 Pro+ — 72/100, 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 16 Pro+ (100/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Realme 16 Pro+ are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 16 Pro+ | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1392392 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1270 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4106 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $330 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro+
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 16 Pro+
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 16 Pro+ and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Realme 16 Pro+ by 72.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Realme 16 Pro+ was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (100/100 vs 66/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 94/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ (87/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Realme 16 Pro+ are nearly equal (63/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 16 Pro+ or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro+ by 22 points (90/100 vs 68/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 16 Pro+ and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Realme 16 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 Pro+ or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 Pro+ or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 66/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 Pro+ over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Realme 16 Pro+ is a better fit for active users. 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.