Realme 5s vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Realme 5s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 32/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 329,457); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 5s doesn't; the Vivo X500 Pro is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 5s
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Realme 5s better?
- Overall rating 32/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 198g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 5s vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 58 points higher (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (100/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (94/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 5s (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 5s | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.6×9.3 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Realme 5s
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 5s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 5s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 5s and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Realme 5s by 93.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 5s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (100/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (94/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5s (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 5s (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 5s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 5s by 58 points (90/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 5s and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Realme 5s has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 5s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 5s or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme 5s over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.