Realme 9 5G vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Realme 9 5G (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 42/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 569,913); the Vivo X500 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 5G
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Realme 9 5G better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 192g
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 569913
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 684
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 1900
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 5G vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 48 points higher (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (100/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Realme 9 5G are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 5G | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 569913 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 684 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1900 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.6×74.8×8.5 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $970 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 5G and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Realme 9 5G by 88.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (100/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (94/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (87/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro and the Realme 9 5G are nearly equal (63/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G by 48 points (90/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 5G and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Realme 9 5G has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 5G or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 5G over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.