Realme 9 5G Speed vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, 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 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 783,606); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G Speed doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 5G Speed
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme 9 5G Speed better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2943
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 76/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 5G Speed 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 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 31/100). 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 9 5G Speed (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (94/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (85/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 5G Speed | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 5G Speed and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme 9 5G Speed by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (94/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (85/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme 9 5G Speed has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 5G Speed 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.