Realme 16T vs Vivo X500
The Realme 16T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $200 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 48/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 16T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 7500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 528,398); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 16T doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 16T
Vivo X500
What makes Realme 16T better?
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 7500 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $820
- Overall rating 48/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 16T vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 41 points higher (89/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Realme 16T — 56/100, 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 16T (96/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme 16T (94/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme 16T (84/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 16T | 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 | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 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 | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $200 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme 16T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 16T
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 16T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 16T and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme 16T by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $620. Realme 16T was $620 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (96/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme 16T (94/100 vs 75/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 16T (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme 16T (84/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 16T or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 16T by 41 points (89/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 16T and the Vivo X500?
The Realme 16T has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 16T or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 16T or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme 16T over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.