Realme 5 vs Vivo X500
The Realme 5 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 28/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 329,457); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5 doesn't; the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5
Vivo X500
What makes Realme 5 better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 211g
- Overall rating 28/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 61 points higher (89/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Realme 5 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme 5
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 5
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme 5 by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 5
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (96/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (87/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 5 (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Realme 5 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 5 by 61 points (89/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5 and the Vivo X500?
The Realme 5 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5 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.