Realme 9 4G vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme 9 4G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 44/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 424,216); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 4G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 4G
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme 9 4G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 44/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 4G vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 48 points higher (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 4G (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (85/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 4G | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 178 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 4G
- Main: 108MP 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 9 4G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 4G and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme 9 4G by 91.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (100/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 4G (94/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (85/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 4G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G by 48 points (92/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 4G and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme 9 4G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 4G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 4G or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 4G 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.