Realme 5i vs Vivo X500
The Realme 5i (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 27/100 (a 62-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 5i doesn't; the Realme 5i is noticeably lighter (195g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5i
Vivo X500
What makes Realme 5i better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 211g
- Overall rating 27/100
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 13/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5i vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (96/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (87/100 vs 13/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Realme 5i are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5i | 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 | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10.0; ColorOS 6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.0×9.3 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme 5i
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 5i
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5i
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5i and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme 5i by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 5i
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (96/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (87/100 vs 13/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Realme 5i are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 5i by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5i and the Vivo X500?
The Realme 5i has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 13/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5i or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5i 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.