Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Vivo Y500 Pro

The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Vivo Y500 Pro (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads — 43/100 vs 23/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.

The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 20 points (43/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 31
Battery 27
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500 Pro
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 67
Design 51
Value for money 95
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?

  • Overall rating 23/100
What makes Vivo Y500 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (49/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (67/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (51/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Vivo Y500 Pro, the Vivo Y500 Pro scores 20 points higher (43/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (49/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (67/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (95/100 vs 55/100).

Realme 9 Pro Plus: The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500 Pro: The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 9 Pro Plus Vivo Y500 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G MediaTek Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu 956756
Geekbench Single 1061
Geekbench Multi 3185
Display 6.4" Super AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Weight 199 g
Price $220
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • Main: 200MP f/1.9
  • Front: 32MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Vivo Y500 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
67
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknown
Vivo Y500 Pro
$220
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (49/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (67/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (95/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 20 points (43/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo Y500 Pro — 43/100.

Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Vivo Y500 Pro leads on camera score (49/100 vs 31/100).

Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Vivo Y500 Pro?

The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y500 Pro is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.