Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Vivo Y500

The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Vivo Y500 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo Y500 leads — 36/100 vs 23/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y500 has the bigger battery (8100 mAh vs 4500); the Realme 9 Pro Plus has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y500 doesn't.

The Vivo Y500 is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 31
Battery 27
Design 50
Value for money 55
Vivo Y500
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 61
Design 37
Value for money 86
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Vivo Y500 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 44W vs 33W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Vivo Y500, the Vivo Y500 scores 13 points higher (36/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (61/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (86/100 vs 55/100).

Realme 9 Pro Plus: The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo Y500: The Vivo Y500 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme 9 Pro Plus Vivo Y500
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G Unisoc T7300
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.4" Super AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 8100 mAh
Charging 33W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits 5000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.2 mm
Weight 210 g
Price $345
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Vivo Y500
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Vivo Y500
  • 6.8" 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
  • 8100 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
61
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknown
Vivo Y500
$345
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y500 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (61/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (50/100 vs 37/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y500 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (86/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Vivo Y500 is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

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

The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo Y500 — 36/100.

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

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