Realme 8 vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme 8 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, 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 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 535,127); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 8 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 8
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme 8 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 8 vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (85/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 8 | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.9×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 177 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 8
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 8
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 8 and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme 8 by 88.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (87/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8 (85/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 8 by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 8 and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8 or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8 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.