Realme 5 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 28/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 329,457); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme 5 better?
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 64 points higher (92/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 198 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 5
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 5
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme 5 by 93.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5 by 64 points (92/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme 5 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5 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.