Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Vivo X500
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Vivo X500
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (94/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (84/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | — | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 Pro Plus and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 80.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 9 Pro Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (96/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (94/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (84/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Vivo X500?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus 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.