Realme 7 vs Vivo X500
The Realme 7 (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 535,127); the Realme 7 is noticeably lighter (196g vs 211g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 7
Vivo X500
What makes Realme 7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 196g vs 211g
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 47/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 7 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 7 (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 7 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 7 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 7 (84/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Realme 7 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 7 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 480 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×75.4×9.4 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 7
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 7
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 7 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme 7 by 86.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 7
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 7 (96/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 7 (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 7 (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 7 (84/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 and the Realme 7 are nearly equal (50/100 vs 47/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 7 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 7 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 7 and the Vivo X500?
The Realme 7 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 7 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 7 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme 7 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.