Realme 9 4G vs Vivo X500

The Realme 9 4G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 424,216); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 4G doesn't; the Realme 9 4G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 211g).

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Realme 9 4G

Performance 31
Display 69
Camera 44
Battery 46
Portability 72
Value for money —

Vivo X500

Performance 96
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 84
Portability 50
Value for money 92

What makes Realme 9 4G better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 178g vs 211g

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 50/100)

What makes Vivo X500 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 424216
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 412
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 1423
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 9 4G 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 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme 9 4G (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 4G notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (72/100 vs 50/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Realme 9 4G Vivo X500
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
AnTuTu 424216 3930719
Geekbench Single 412 3302
Geekbench Multi 1423 10240
Display 6.4" Super AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2750
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7500 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM — 12GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 17
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 4000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm
Weight 178 g 211 g
Launch price — $820

Camera comparison

Realme 9 4G

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera

Vivo X500

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Realme 9 4G

  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
69
display

Vivo X500

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2750
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Realme 9 4G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Vivo X500

  • 7500 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
84
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Realme 9 4G and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme 9 4G Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G
44/100
424216 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 MediaTek Dimensity 9600M
89/100 +89.2%
3930719 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 leads Realme 9 4G by 89.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Realme 9 4G

Price unknown

Vivo X500

$820

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (96/100 vs 31/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme 9 4G (94/100 vs 69/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (87/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (84/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 4G notably outperforms the Vivo X500 (72/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Realme 9 4G or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 9 4G and the Vivo X500?

The Realme 9 4G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 4G or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 4G or the Vivo X500?

The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Realme 9 4G 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.