Realme 5s vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme 5s (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 32/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 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 5s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5s
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme 5s better?
- Overall rating 32/100
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 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5s vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (92/100 vs 32/100). 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 33/100). 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 5s (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5s | 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 | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 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 5s
- Main: 48MP 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 5s
- 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 5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5s and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme 5s 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 5s (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5s or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 5s by 60 points (92/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5s and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme 5s has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5s or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5s or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5s 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.