Realme 16 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max, 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 main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 879,714).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 16 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme 16 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- 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 53/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 93/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 16 Pro 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 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Realme 16 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro (85/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 16 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Max | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 879714 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1001 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2918 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×77.6×7.8 mm | — | |
| Weight | 197 g | — | |
| Launch price | $250 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.65
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 16 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 16 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 16 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme 16 Pro by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max and the Realme 16 Pro are nearly equal (94/100 vs 93/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro (87/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 16 Pro (85/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 16 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 16 Pro by 30 points (92/100 vs 62/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 16 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme 16 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 62/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 Pro over the 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.