Realme 16 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme 16 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo, 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 53/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 581,041).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 16
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme 16 better?
- Overall rating 53/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 581041
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 45/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 16 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (92/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (100/100 vs 45/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 16 (85/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 16 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Turbo | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 581041 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.1×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 183 g | — | |
| Launch price | $199 | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 16
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 16
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 16 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme 16 by 88.0% 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 (100/100 vs 45/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 16 (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 16 (85/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 16 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 16 by 39 points (92/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 16 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme 16 has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 45/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16 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.