Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 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 46/100 (a 46-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 46 points higher (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (85/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP 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 Pro Plus
- 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 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 Pro Plus and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 84.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (94/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (85/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 46 points (92/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus 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.